Company: American Cancer Society
Position Title: Writer & Copy Editor, Professional Content - Remote
Location: Remote
Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary:
Researches, develops, and edits medical and scientific information to create relevant, science-based content that provides compelling resources and tools and provides value and support for health-related professionals (clinicians, nurses, social workers, public health professionals, payors, providers, etc.) in the oncology field
- Includes targeted and tailored content for resources, toolkits, curricula, print materials, PowerPoint presentations, social media messaging, etc.
- Content development includes translation of complex information into understandable content at appropriate levels for the intended audiences.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Critically evaluates medical literature to assess reliability and relevance of findings for professional audiences.
- Writes, edits and reviews cancer-related professional content for cancer.org and other digital platforms, publications, resources, toolkits, print materials, PowerPoint, etc.
- Makes corrections, recommendations, and suggestions for editorial changes in existing professional content as appropriate.
- Ensures and maintains accurate professional content that is current and balanced.
- Performs original writing and editing of cancer information.
- Assists in the development of new methods of educating health professionals about oncology issues.
- Maintains integrity of content to ensure consistency with ACS guidelines, policies, philosophy, and strategic goals.
- Collaborates with leadership and Professional Content team to identify learning needs of professionals and develop strategies to address needs and ongoing education.
- Writes for special projects, news articles, newsletters, columns, and/or other digital media.
- Other projects as necessary.
Position Requirements
FORMAL KNOWLEDGE
- Master’s degree required, PhD preferred, in health communications, behavioral health, public health, health sciences, implementation sciences, or related fields
- Minimum of 3+ years’ medical/professional writing experience
- Adult learning knowledge preferred.
- American Medical Writers Association certification preferred.
OTHER SKILLS
- Ability to synthesize information from medical/scientific literature and communicate such information and responses to complex medical questions in plain language.
- Commitment to patient education. Excellent medical writing skills and computer/Internet literacy, with proficiency in editorial and analytical abilities.
- Working knowledge of AMA and other editorial styles as well as readability and health literacy issues; able to organize and write medical content for people at high school grade levels and lower. Ability to write easy to understand cancer-related information.
- Adept in Microsoft Word, Excel and searching electronic databases.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Creative thinker.
- Ability to work in team environment with writers, editors, and other medical professionals.
- Experience interacting with internal stakeholders including integrative marketing, corporate communications, design, and user experience.
SPECIAL MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
- No or very limited physical effort required.
- No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
- Some travel to the NCIC in Austin, Texas may be needed.
The starting rate is $69,500 - $82,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
The American Cancer Society has adopted a vaccination policy that requires all staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by state law).
ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.For additional information and to apply for this job, click here.