[Hiring] Writer and Editor, Medical Content @American Chemical Society

*This is a remote position*

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Write, edit, and refine cancer information for clarity, accuracy, readability, and voice, ensuring it meets the needs of non-medical and lower-literacy audiences. (45%)

• Create, update, publish, and retire web pages on cancer.org, ensuring content is current, accurate, and well-organized. (25%)

• Collaborate with Medical Editors, SEO, and editorial staff to shape editorial strategy, maintain consistent style, address content gaps, and align with user search behavior. (10%)

• Optimize content for web usability, including formatting for easy scanning, logical flow, use of inline links, and adherence to UX and design standards. (10%)

• Identify opportunities to enhance content through multimedia and cross-promotional elements, such as videos, images, interactives, and resource links. (5%)

• Monitor and improve site quality, identifying and resolving issues like broken links, typos, missing metadata, and formatting problems. (5%)

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Degree Required: ​Bachelor's Degree​ in English, Journalism, or other related field

• Preferred Degree: ​Master's Degree​

• Years of experience: Minimum of 3 years' medical writing and web-focused editorial work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

Writing/Editing:

• Proficiency in developmental and substantive editing, copy editing, and proofing content, preferably medical content.

• Experience writing and editing web content.

• Knowledge of health literacy best practices.

• Ability to turn complex subjects into easy-to-understand content for a lay audience.

• Ability to collaborate on content with other editors, writers, and medical professionals.

• Ability to make editorial decisions to balance medical accuracy, user needs, and digital best practices.

• Familiarity with AMA editorial style preferred.

• Adult learning knowledge.

Technology:

• Proficiency with Windows operating system and Office suite software.

• Proficiency with WCMS (Web Content Management Systems) to author content, preferably AEM (Adobe Experience Manager).

• Familiarity with general website best practices for SEO, user experience, and accessibility.

• Understanding of basic HTML and general web development concepts.

• Familiarity with project management and collaboration software, preferably Monday.

Soft skills:

• Creative thinker.

• Careful attention to detail and accuracy in all work.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills to track projects and meet deadlines.

• Ability to prioritize and make decisions to balance multiple projects.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with the team members, other ACS teams, and vendors.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Periodic travel may be required to attend team meetings, collaborate with strategic partners, and participate in conferences or training sessions that support organizational goals and objectives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.