Consumer Health Writer/Editor

Ripple Effect•Bethesda, MD

2d•$88,627 - $101,921•Remote

About The Position

As a Consumer Health Writer/Editor with Ripple Effect, you will support the company’s work with the NIH Office of AIDS Research by providing advanced technical leadership for complex writing initiatives. You will oversee content approaches, quality standards, and compliance; independently manage timelines, budgets, and documentation; mentor team members; and guide best practices. You will lead content discussions, analyze complex information, and build trusted client relationships while exercising broad guidance, expert judgment, and autonomy in execution and decision-making. The role involves overseeing and producing technical documentation, establishing editorial and publication processes, maintaining quality and compliance, and coordinating with clients and internal stakeholders. The position is remote and full-time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 6 years of relevant experience.
At least 2 years of medical or consumer health writing and copy-editing experience.
Ability to produce complex technical writing and documentation related to medical or consumer health.
Ability to conduct research and draft accurate, appropriate written content.
Excellent grammar and punctuation skills.
Ability to edit materials as directed to meet client needs and comply with style guides.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to execute instructions.
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office productivity software and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
Must reside in a U.S. location where Ripple Effect is authorized to employ staff; the company is currently unable to employ individuals whose primary residence is in California, New York, or Puerto Rico.

Nice To Haves

Degree in a science or health field, especially experience working on projects focused on HIV/AIDS.
Proficiency in Section 508 compliance.
Certifications in writing or editing.
Experience with federal government contracting, especially NIH.
Intermediate experience with AI tools, including their limitations and risks and how they can support project management tasks.

Responsibilities

Oversee the production of technical reports, manuals, and other documents; review team deliverables for quality and responsiveness and recommend improvements to meet project scope and requirements.
Plan and oversee major documentation sets, assign writing tasks, align content with scope and stakeholder needs, monitor schedules and budgets, and guide team output.
Set and enforce editorial standards, conduct final-level reviews, implement corrective actions for content issues, ensure regulatory and contractual compliance, and manage quality accountability.
Lead communications for documentation projects, prepare and review written materials such as status reports and technical memos, and guide team members in effective communication practices.
Monitor and report on writing and editing project progress, ensure deliverables are completed on schedule, and update stakeholders.
Maintain editorial standards and ensure technical documents are complete, timely, and high quality.
Analyze documentation needs and content effectiveness, interpreting feedback or data to inform improvements in writing processes and deliverables.
Ensure organizational policies are consistently applied and verify technical publications comply with relevant regulatory and contractual requirements.
Lead technical documentation and publication processes, establish clear procedures, and ensure written materials are comprehensive, accurate, and accessible.
Identify process inefficiencies and content gaps, implement solutions to documentation challenges, and improve editorial workflows.
Build relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, ensure documentation meets their needs, and coordinate cross-departmental efforts.
Work independently on increasingly complex tasks, manage complex work, mentor others, and consult a supervisor as needed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.