Writer

Omnicom Health • Williamsburg, VA

7h

About The Position

The Creative Writer is responsible for breathing life into the stories and media created by Snow Companies. Writers are required to have strong storytelling skills to help our Patient Ambassadors® share remarkable stories of hope and empowerment in a way that conveys both the Ambassador’s personal experiences and the client’s key objectives.

Requirements

• Superior writing, brainstorming, and proofreading skills
• Demonstrate ability to effectively and professionally communicate with managers, clients, Patient Ambassadors, and the general public
• Working with patients requires discretion and empathy as patients are living with chronic conditions
• A mastery of the English language and a strong eye for detail
• Candidates must have a valid driver’s license
• Employees must be able to accommodate the specific travel requirements of their role
• Employees will come in contact with Personal Consumer Information (PCI) of patients living with chronic illness. It will be required that employees take training courses that include, but are not limited to: Snow Companies Policy Training Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Adverse Event (AE) Reporting Training U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Training
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to comprehend and utilize basic mathematics as well as business statistics to include percentages, ratios, discounts, interest, commissions, and proportions.
• Ability to identify and define problems while applying effective problem-solving skills through collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
• Ability to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Capable of applying industry benchmarks to create standardized practices
• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in a foreign language is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or three to five years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• In some instances, a passport may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present patient stories, advertising/marketing copy, video/audio scripts, and blog posts, as well as standard business reports and correspondence
• Create short form copy for digital projects such as web, display ads, email, and other online user experiences
• Understand brand strategy, marketing goals, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) legal and regulatory requirements, and must weave that information seamlessly into the Ambassador’s story
• Read and comprehend general documents relating to the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry that include but are not limited to: medical education, medical periodicals, clinical trial data, package inserts, medical procedures, industry regulations, and reimbursement/tax guidelines
• Demonstrate the ability to shift quickly and easily between writing styles and mediums such as print and digital
• Demonstrate ability to read copy written by brand AORs and to mimic their tone and voice
• Strong communication skills are important when engaging in discussions with Patient Ambassadors, fellow writers, and other team members throughout Snow Companies
• Appropriately engage with clients in formal and informal settings
• Meet deadlines and deliver high-quality pieces that reflect professionalism and strengthen our company’s reputation

What This Job Offers

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