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JOB ALERT: Come work with me!The Canadian Healthcare Network is hiring an associate editor to cover the pharmacy sector, including science news, business, legal and regulatory, tech, politics and more. If you''re a journalist fascinated by healthcare, apply!Associate Editor, HealthcareThis hybrid role is in the office once per week (2300 Yonge in Toronto) and remote 4 days per week.About EnsembleIQEnsembleIQ is the premier resource of actionable insights and connections powering business growth throughout the path to purchase. We help retail, technology, consumer goods, healthcare and hospitality professionals make informed decisions and gain a competitive advantage.EnsembleIQ delivers the most trusted business intelligence from leading industry experts, creative marketing solutions and impactful event experiences that connect best-in-class suppliers and service providers with our vibrant business-building communities.Our vision is to be the premier resource of actionable insights and connections powering business growth for retail, technology, consumer goods, healthcare and hospitality professionals.About the RoleEnsembleIQ is seeking a self-motivated, versatile Associate Editor to join our unified healthcare editorial team. This role is the creative and operational engine for CanadianHealthcareNetwork.ca, the premier interprofessional digital home for Pharmacy Practice + Business and The Medical Post.While you will contribute to the broader healthcare landscape, your primary focus will be crafting high-impact journalism, news, and features specifically for Canada''s pharmacy professionals. You will be responsible for the end-to-end content lifecyclefrom sourcing high-level practitioners and academics to packaging multimedia newsletters that drive engagement.Content Creation & Editorial StrategyJournalism & Feature Writing: Produce high-quality news and features in a fast-paced environment, interviewing senior industry leaders and subject matter experts.Pharmacy Focus: Develop a deep expertise in pharmacy industry trends and regulatory issues to provide actionable insights for our audience.Content Management: Post, package, and present content across digital platforms, ensuring it is optimized for user benefit and SEO.Multimedia Integration: Integrate audio, video, podcasts, and webinars into the site and newsletters to enhance the reader experience.Relationship Management & SourcingContributor Pipeline: Cultivate relationships with practitioners, academics, and researchers. You will encourage and manage op-ed and personal essay submissions from industry leaders from inception to publication.Editorial Guidance: Provide clear, constructive feedback to freelance reporters and opinion writers on narrative structure and focus.Brand Ambassadorship: Represent the publication at industry events, networking with stakeholders and recruiting potential bloggers or influencers.Audience Engagement & OperationsNewsletter Deployment: Help plan and deploy targeted newsletters that maximize our wealth of content.Analytics & Growth: Use Google Analytics to track KPIs, monitor content performance, and apply SEO best practices to amplify reach.Social Media: Leverage platforms to drive brand awareness and engagement.Quality Control: Proofread and edit staff and freelance work while adhering to copyright and privacy standards.RequirementsExperience: 3+ years of professional experience in journalism, editorial, or strategic communications. Preference for Journalism graduates or those with experience in B2B/healthcare publishing.Industry Knowledge: Strong functional knowledge of the Canadian pharmacy sector and its regulatory environment is highly preferred. Alternatively, experience in highly regulated fields (Legal, Scientific Research, Business) is required.Language Skills: Working knowledge of French (verbal and written) is required.Technical Proficiency: Experience with Content Management Systems (CMS), social media technologies, and various media formats (digital, print, audio/video).Analytical Skills: Knowledge of Google Analytics and an ability to use data to improve audience engagement.Soft Skills: A curious, confident and poised individual who is excited to be industry facing. A team player with the ability to work independently under pressure and push beyond the status quo.Availability: Ability to attend physical events and occasionally work evenings/weekends for breaking news or special reports.---To apply to this role, click the big purple "Apply" button on this page. If the pop-up is a profile or an email draft, send them a message per any requirements above. Otherwise, fill out the attached form.Please note: If you cannot demonstrate relevant experience in the key areas listed above or meet the location requirements, do not apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr