Content Writer/Editor, Health Communication Job at Links Global in Washington

Summary Description:

We are seeking a talented and skilled Content Writer/Editor to join our marketing communications team. The Content Writer/Editor will be responsible for creating compelling and engaging content that aligns with our marketing strategies and resonates with our target audiences. This position requires a creative and detail-oriented individual with excellent writing and editing skills and a strong understanding of supporting public awareness, education, and outreach efforts to promote the prevention and treatment of diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. The ideal candidate should be adept at crafting clear and concise content that effectively communicates complex information to diverse audiences.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in content writing and editing, with a focus on health-related topics, disease prevention and management preferred.
• Strong portfolio showcasing writing and editing samples for various marketing communication materials.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Develop high-quality content for a range of marketing materials, including articles, blog posts, social media posts, fact sheets, and infographics.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and marketing team members to gather information and insights for content development.
• Edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to brand guidelines and style standards.
• Conduct research on health topics to support content creation
• Write content that resonates with diverse audiences and effectively conveys complex information in a clear and accessible manner.

Examples of Relevant Employment History and Accomplishments:

• Proven experience in writing and editing content for health-related topics, with a focus on health-related topics, disease prevention and management preferred.
• Track record of producing engaging and informative content that drives audience engagement and supports communication objectives.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail and grammar.
• Ability to adapt writing style to different audiences and communication channels.
• Strong research skills to gather information from reliable sources and incorporate it into the content.

Provide Sample Work of Marketing Communication Experience:

• Non-communicable disease prevention and management campaigns targeting.
• Health awareness initiatives.
• Social science research studies.
• Messaging and strategic communication targeted to the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.
• Communication materials and products.
• Strategic communication plans.
• Media placement plans and reports, for both paid and earned media

Provide Samples of Relevant Expertise Communicating with Diverse Audiences:

• Developing culturally and linguistically appropriate communication materials for diverse populations.
• Messaging plan targeted to audience segments.
• Stakeholders engagement plans and achievement reports.