Content Writer/Editor

MicroHealth is seeking a Content Writer/Editor to support our team in Bethesda, MD.

Position Overview:

Information shared with both internal and external audiences should be clear, concise, and easy to understand. Our communications professional will create, write, edit, and manage information for posting on the client website and the client intranet. This person will work closely with client communications team members and other staff in the various offices to develop communications planning, research and program evaluation, promotion of the client’s activities. We will ensure all information on the site is up to date, meets AP Style requirements, web industry best practices, and client brand standards.

Working with our web designer, this writer-editor will identify areas of improvement on the client intranet, find and correct errors, and work with the technical staff to ensure implementation of requests.

We will also draft various communications and check documentation for 508-compliance.

Ideal candidate would have the following experience and skills:

• Experience writing for different audiences, including scientists, health professionals, various educational levels, and the general-public and ability to adapt writing style and voice for different needs and audiences.
• Ability to write about potentially sensitive topics with judgment and skill, and successfully navigate the content clearance process in the same way.
• Experience using content management systems, such as Drupal, including familiarity with search engine optimization principles.

Professional communications skills and experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations, public affairs or a directly related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
• 5-6 years of Content Writing/Editing experience 
• Government communications experience required; DHHS and NIH experience a plus
• Demonstrated ability to copy edit, use plain language, and adhere to top communications and brand standards
• Familiar with, understands, and can successfully apply the principles of Plain language
• Knowledge and experience in writing, public health topics and biomedical research a plus
• Expertise in communications best practices, including tailoring messages and tools to target audiences
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing.

Writer, Editor and Content Management Skills:

• Expertise and experience as a content editor and writer for web sites and/or intranets
• Skills and training as a content writer and editor focusing on the user experience for targeted audiences
• Familiarity with website usability, standards and best practices
• Experience with and understanding of how to apply Google analytics and other metrics
• Familiarity or experience working with content and editing in Drupal environment or other content management system (CMS).
• Ability and experience in working with SharePoint technical staff. Enough familiarity and knowledge in SharePoint to communicate with technical staff successfully and clearly about content management, organization, and design needs.

General Professional Experience and Team Skills:

• Understand and have experience with working at various levels of government and leadership within government, including familiarity with the nuances of government practices and processes
• Organized and detailed-oriented; ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and meet deadlines under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills
• Experience with Project management
• A self-starter and able to take initiative
• An excellent team player with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with team members and a willingness to learn
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee may lift or move objects up to 5 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

MicroHealth will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to hr@microhealthllc.com with your request and contact information.

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