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Job Title: Healthcare News Editor Location: Remote / Hybrid Organization: Doctldr – A TLDR News Summary Platform Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time About Doctldr Doctldr is a TLDR-style news summary website focused on delivering crisp, 2-minute daily news summaries in the healthcare domain. Our mission is to ensure healthcare professionals, students, and enthusiasts stay informed without information overload. We cover the most relevant medical, healthcare, and public health news from India and around the globe — fast, accurate, and insightful. Role Overview We are looking for a sharp, healthcare-savvy News Editor who can sift through a curated feed of prepopulated news articles and select the most relevant updates 3–4 times daily. The ideal candidate should have a deep interest in healthcare, excellent editorial judgment, and a knack for identifying what truly matters in a sea of headlines. The News Editor must keep a close tab on healthcare-related news across the globe and India to ensure our readers never miss a single update after subscribing to our newsletter. Key Responsibilities News Selection & Curation: Identify and shortlist the most impactful healthcare news articles from a prepopulated content list, 3–4 times daily. Healthcare News Tracking: Keep a close eye on breaking healthcare stories from India and globally, including regulatory changes, clinical breakthroughs, health tech, biotech, public health alerts, and more. Content Prioritization: Use editorial discretion to select stories that are timely, relevant, and valuable to our subscribers. Coordination with stakeholders: Share shortlisted articles with internal stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality content delivery for newsletters and the website. Newsletter Readiness: Work closely with the content and marketing teams to ensure daily newsletters are relevant, engaging, and comprehensive. Quality Control: Review article summaries (as needed) for accuracy, clarity, and consistency with Doctldr’s tone and voice. Requirements Prior experience in journalism, content curation, or news editing — preferably with a focus on healthcare, life sciences, or medical topics. Educational background in healthcare, life sciences, or public health (e.g., MBBS, BDS, BSc, MPH, etc.). Strong grasp of the healthcare landscape in India and internationally. Excellent editorial judgment and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage multiple daily curation slots with consistency. Familiarity with news aggregation tools, RSS feeds, and digital content management platforms. Nice to Have Experience working in a digital newsroom or with health/tech media platforms. Basic knowledge of SEO and newsletter tools like Mailchimp, Substack, or similar. Why Join Doctldr? Be a part of a pioneering health media startup making news more accessible and time-efficient. Contribute meaningfully to how healthcare news is discovered and consumed. Work with a mission-driven, collaborative team committed to quality and innovation. To Apply: Please send your resume, a short cover note, and any relevant writing/editing samples to hr@nowstack.io Show more Show less
