Public Health Content Editor

The Editor (Writer/Editor I) will provide editorial services on a remote, as-needed basis for a variety of social-sciences-related content (e.g., public health, substance use disorder, child and family services, mental and behavioral health). Subject matter and media will vary and include editing PowerPoint presentations, public-facing and/or professional audience materials, research reports, training materials, corporate communications. Ideal candidates will be able to use their experience to successfully apply writing/editing skills in specific project content areas (e.g., public health, social sciences, behavioral health, child welfare). As this position is as needed/on-call, the individual will need to be (within reason) available and flexible with their time in order to meet client deadlines and deliverables.

Essential Job Functions:

• Proofread, copyedit, and conduct quality control reviews for project deliverables, corporate communications, proposals, etc.; perform substantive editing with minimal support from senior writer/editors and/or subject matter experts.
• Assist with tracking a range of editorial processes; support staff in meeting content development milestones related to drafting, content reviews and revisions, editing, formatting, quality control, and final content production.
• Contribute to the development of substantive, well-cited product outlines to support draft content development.
• Compile substantive feedback from clients, reviewers, subject matter experts, and other contributors; organize feedback and assist with implementing it in revised drafts; review updated content drafts to confirm feedback has been incorporated.
• Participate in discussions re: quality improvement.
• Experience successfully applying writing/editing skills in specific project content areas (e.g., public health, social sciences, behavioral health, child welfare)
• Assist with developing, updating, and expanding project and corporate style guides and product-specific style sheets.
• Contribute to the writing and revision processes for evidence-based content about project-specific health, social science, criminal justice, child welfare, or related project topics for audiences including state/federal policy makers; social science and health professionals; criminal justice and child welfare professionals; patients and their families; researchers and academics; and the public.
• With support from senior writer/editors, subject matter experts, science librarians, and/or the Project Director, conduct research to support content outlines and ongoing content development; compile general bibliographies and research summaries to serve as the foundation for evidence-based content development.
• Assist senior writer/editors in updating published content to reflect research advances, new guidance, and recommendations, evolving best practices and industry standards, legislative and regulatory changes, and so forth.
• Attend conferences, workshops, seminars, and other trainings to learn industry best practices and standard editorial policies/procedures/approaches; summarizes information from these events for project and corporate communications and content development teams.
• Support the preparation of content for various stages of internal and external review.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or higher in English, Communications, Comparative Literature, Journalism, or a public health-related field

Experience:

• Minimum 2+ years professional writing and editing
• Experience working with MS SharePoint or similar document-sharing platforms that enable multiple users to access, edit, and track revisions to a live document at once in real time.
• Experience in digital-first communications as well as adapting writing style for digital channels (an ability to customize content as needed across channels)
• Consulting/contracting experience supporting a public health government agency (federal [CDC, NIH, FDA, HRSA] or state/local agency) preferred
• Demonstrated writing and editing skills as proven through work samples showcasing content across a range of formats and publication channels.

Knowledge:

• Superior command of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax; proven ability to apply this knowledge in alignment with common industry style guides (e.g., AMA, AP, APA, Chicago, GPO).
• Ability to identify and compile topic-specific research literature for review by senior writer/editors, science librarians, and/or subject matter experts; ability to support incorporation of research findings into new or updated content.

Soft Skills:

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and consistently meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once while maintaining exceptional quality standards and aligning with project and/or industry standard editorial guidelines and best practices.

Language:

English fluency (oral and written)

Software Proficiency:

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Working knowledge of content revision functions in Adobe Acrobat.
• Familiarity with plagiarism detection platforms/softwares.
• Working knowledge of project/publication tracking and management softwares, such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Basecamp, Asana, Trello, and so forth.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position, nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on the "Apply" link posted below and complete the application. Please include cover letter, resume, and at least (3) professional references.

Our company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster at EEOPost.pdf. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.