Staff Writer Job at BuzzRx in Fort Lauderdale

Job Title: Staff Writer (Contract-to-Hire) (Remote)

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (Initial 3-month contract, with potential for full-time conversion)

About the Company

At BuzzRx, we aim to make prescription medications more affordable and accessible for all. Our free and easy-to-use program offers discounts on medications at over 60,000 pharmacies nationwide. The BuzzRx app and website allow users to compare discounted prices across pharmacy chains and receive a discount card or coupon to use when filling prescriptions at major chains like CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Rite Aid, Albertsons, and other retail pharmacies.

Since 2021, BuzzRx has helped over 10 million people in the U.S. save over $2 billion. BuzzRx is also a proud supporter of Make-A-Wish, the ASPCA, the National Kidney Foundation, and fifteen Regional Food Banks through its BeeKind with BuzzRx program, resulting in over $10 million donated.

While BuzzRx is working to make communities healthier by providing lower prices at your local pharmacies, another significant part of our mission is providing educational, informative, and relevant content for those who want to better understand their medications, health conditions, and other life and wellness topics. That's where you come in!

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Staff Writer with experience in writing consumer-friendly content to join our team (experience writing health and wellness content is a plus). The ideal candidate will have strong writing and research skills, an in-depth understanding of SEO, and the ability to produce 1-2 high-quality blog posts per day.

This role will be responsible for creating well-researched, engaging, easy-to-read blog articles and other written content aimed at both consumers and healthcare professionals. The right candidate should also have a good eye for detail, excellent time management skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

This is a contract-to-hire position, offering the opportunity to transition into a permanent full-time role after the initial contract period, based on performance and overall fit. The Staff Writer position is a part of the growing editorial team and reports to the Senior Content Manager. You'll be working with a team that is passionate about health education, healthcare accessibility, and giving back to the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Creation: Write 1-2 blog posts per day on various topics related to healthcare, pharmaceutical products, treatments, wellness, and medical conditions, ensuring the content is accurate, accessible, and optimized for search engines.
• Research & Accuracy: Conduct thorough research using credible medical and pharmaceutical sources to ensure the information is accurate and current. Stay up to date on the latest trends in healthcare and pharmaceutical topics.
• SEO Optimization: Implement SEO best practices in each article, including keyword research, on-page SEO, meta descriptions, header tags, and image optimization, to ensure content ranks well on search engines.
• Content Strategy & Guidelines: Create content that consistently follows the company's content guidelines, style guide, and tone.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Content Manager and medical review team to manage editorial calendars and content goals.
• Editing & Proofreading: Thoroughly proofread and edit your work and provide constructive feedback on others' content as needed.
• Performance Monitoring: Track content performance using analytics tools and adjust strategies based on results to continually improve blog traffic, conversions, and SEO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience with high-level writing and editing skills.
• Proven Writing Experience: 1-2+ years of professional writing experience, with a portfolio of published content, ideally in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or related sectors.
• SEO Expertise: Strong understanding of SEO, including keyword research, content optimization, and Google ranking. Experience using SEO tools such as Conductor, Google Analytics, AHREFS, SurferSEO, or SEMrush is a plus.
• Research Skills: Ability to conduct thorough research using reputable sources such as PubMed, NIH, CDC, and other trusted medical and pharmaceutical databases.
• Time Management: Ability to write and deliver 1-2 blogs per day while maintaining quality and accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Attention to Detail: Excellent proofreading skills, ensuring content is free of errors and meets industry standards.
• Communication Skills: Strong written skills, with the ability to explain complex healthcare topics in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Familiarity with Healthcare: A general understanding of healthcare insurance systems, pharmaceutical products, medical terminology, and healthcare regulations (such as HIPAA) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Content Management Systems: Experience using content management platforms (CMS) to publish and manage content.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with Google Docs, Microsoft Office Suite, and basic HTML is a plus.
• Adaptability: Ability to quickly learn new subjects and adapt to changes in content strategy or industry trends.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Conductor Experience: Familiarity with Conductor or other related platforms for SEO analysis and optimization.
• Healthcare Certification: Relevant medical or healthcare-related certifications (e.g., pharmacy technician, nursing) are a plus.
• Experience with Healthcare Marketing: Familiarity with marketing in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical industries.

Compensation & Benefits

• Rate/Salary:
• Contract Duration: 3-month contract with the potential for full-time conversion based on performance.
• Benefits:
• Location: Remote (with the possibility of some in-office meetings).

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• A cover letter detailing your experience and why you're a good fit for the role.
• A portfolio or samples of health & wellness, medical, or pharmaceutical writing (links to published work preferred).
• An updated resume.

Alternatively to the options below, you can submit your cover letter and resume to salescareers@buzzrx.com

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.