Editor III, Neurology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Convert intricate scientific and technical information into engaging, understandable content for researchers, funding bodies, leadership, and the general public.

• Create and refine grant proposals, manuscripts, reports, newsletters, white papers, website content, marketing materials, and event-related documents.

• Ensure the clarity, integrity, design, layout, photography, production, and distribution of communication materials are upheld.

• Provide editing guidance and support as an advisor and consultant.

• Collaborate on strategic content planning with the Development team.

• Supervise writers, editors, and freelancers to ensure quality output.

• Act as the primary liaison for newsletter inquiries and assist in evaluating design and implementation choices.

• Oversee writing and editing processes while managing the communications editorial calendar.

• Edit materials related to public relations, marketing, conferences, meetings, and events.

• Mentor team members and facilitate coordinated communication activities and projects.

• Spearhead the development, execution, and evaluation of communication strategies.

• Produce engaging content across both print and digital formats for diverse audiences.

• Keep admissions-cycle information, deadlines, academic offerings, and scholarship opportunities up-to-date.

• Coordinate with agency partners, University Communications, and various university departments.

• Report metrics from communication campaigns to leadership.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on the university brand.

• Enhance the BIOS CTCC teams' capacity to create complex scientific and technical communications.

• Supervise the development of written and graphical communication skills within BIOS CTCC scientific teams.

• Independently gather and organize data for essential BIOS CTCC initiatives.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.

• Seven years of pertinent experience.

• Additional education may replace required experience.

• Additional relevant experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, in accordance with the JHU equivalency formula.

• Proficient editing skills.

• Expertise in the editorial process.

• Strong project management capabilities.

• Excellent proofreading skills.

• Advanced skills in story generation.

• Intermediate visual design abilities.

• Intermediate writing proficiency.

• Preferred: Medical Writer Certified (MWC) professional or equivalent medical/scientific writing qualification.

• Preferred: BELS/ELS certification or another recognized scientific editing credential.

• Preferred: Active membership and participation in AMWA, EMWA, or CSE.

• Preferred: Ongoing education in medical writing, scientific communications, and publication standards.

• Successful candidates will undergo a pre-employment background check.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive rewards package that supports health, life, career, and retirement needs.

• Mandatory seasonal flu vaccination required by the university, with exceptions for religious or medical reasons.

• Required vaccinations for applicable roles provided at no cost through Occupational Health.

• Accommodation assistance available during the pre-employment phase.

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Flexible remote work options available.