Part-Time Publishing & Editorial Assistant (Optometry Student – up to 20 hrs/week)

Remote | Flexible Hours | Paid | Ideal for Optometry Students

Eyes On Eyecare is seeking a detail-oriented, motivated Publishing & Editorial Assistant to support our content and news operations. This role is perfect for optometry students looking to deepen their industry knowledge while gaining hands-on experience in medical publishing, writing, and digital content management.

What You'll Do

• Write short news briefs, articles, or interview-based pieces that align with our editorial guidelines and SEO best practices.
• Develop cheat sheets, differential diagnosis guides, and other study guides to accompany clinical content.
• Support the development of CE/CME lecture materials for our live and enduring education.
• Research updates to optometry school programs, licensing requirements, CE rules, and other annual changes—then revise our content accordingly.
• Verify citations and references in clinical articles.

What You'll Be Working On

You'll work on a wide range of optometry and ophthalmology content, including:

• Clinical cheat sheets, differential diagnosis guides, and tutorials
• Career articles, surveys, and practice management content
• 300-word industry news briefs
• Educational pieces developed from research or interviews with doctors and key opinion leaders

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be a current or recently graduated Optometry student
• Strong written communication skills and close attention to detail
• Ability to work at least 2 hours between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET for training and collaboration (remaining hours are fully flexible)
• Enthusiasm for staying informed about eyecare industry trends
• At least 10 hours and up to 20 hours of availability per week

Preferred:

• Experience in content writing, editing, or publishing—especially in medical or marketing settings
• 1+ years of experience in editing, proofreading, data entry, or similar
• Familiarity with Google Docs, Sheets, & Looker Studio