Writer/Editor

Distro

19d • $70,000 - $75,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association seeks a highly organized creative individual with exceptional writing talents to fill the role of writer-editor in a fast-paced mission-driven communications department. The writer-editor is a manager position in the Communications team, working with PHA staff across departments to develop content that engages and informs people affected by pulmonary hypertension. The position supports development of editorial content from conception to publication, in print and online, in both original and repurposed formats. The writer-editor collaborates across departments and with members of the PHA community to stay informed about association news and activities and develop content that advances PHA’s mission, membership and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, English or a related field.
• At least three years of full-time professional writing and editing experience with published work, ideally for nonprofit audiences, or commensurate experience. Health care writing experience preferred.
• Proficient in Associated Press style.
• Proven technical experience with content management systems, MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, digital communications tools and other essential applications.
• Exemplary writing, editing and proofreading skills, and an outstanding visual and editorial eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to plan and conduct interviews with PHA staff as well as clinicians, researchers, patients and caregivers in order to weave multiple perspectives into engaging, informative and accessible stories.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to facilitate inclusive conversations within PHA’s diverse community.
• Skills in crafting content for the web and print.
• Self-starter who can manage multiple projects and deadlines and prioritize flexibly.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work quickly and independently.
• Entrepreneurial, forward-thinking and adept at spotting untapped opportunities and comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing and innovative environment.
• Good-natured willingness to roll up sleeves and take on a variety of tasks.
• Enthusiasm for learning, growing and finding better ways to do things.
• Minimal travel (usually twice a year) required to PHA meetings and events.

Nice To Haves

• Health care writing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write content for PHAssociation.org, PHA News, Pathlight magazine and special projects, with an understanding for tailoring content to a variety of print, digital and online formats. Duties including brainstorming topics, soliciting ideas, contacting sources and contributors; researching, writing and editing; fact-checking and proofreading; and ensuring content is timely, relevant and consistent.
• Research and interview subject-matter experts to produce short- and long-form content, including technical and scientific topics translated into lay terms.
• Work collaboratively with PHA staff to write, edit and update online and print materials and suggest best ways to present information.
• Edit online content in a timely fashion.
• Attend department or project meetings as needed.
• Contribute to PHA style guide and writer guidelines.
• Support PHA staff and perform other communications-related duties as assigned, consistent with organizational goals.
• Attend annual events, such as the PHA conference and symposium, capturing content for use across platforms.

Benefits

• Minimum 3 weeks paid annual leave, all federal holidays (11 days) and 4 personal days plus office closure for Holiday break (end of year). Two weeks paid sick leave.
• Choice of subsidized or no-cost medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents; $1,500 toward annual deductible for HD plans.
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible work hours and location.
• 4.5% PHA contribution to retirement plan after first year of employment, with immediate vesting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager