Impactful Scientific Writer & Editor for Public Health Programs

GAP SOLUTIONS INC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fogarty International Center at NIH seeks an experienced Scientific Technical Writer/Editor to provide support services across newsletters, web content, and editorial projects at NIH's main campus in Bethesda.

You will craft articles, profiles, multimedia content, and event coverage, translating complex research into accessible material for a lay audience, and maintain editorial calendars. A Master’s degree is required, with strong interviewing and writing skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Experience in researching complex topics and conducting inciteful interviews.
• Experience translating complex subjects into compelling articles for a lay audience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects

Responsibilities

• Newsletter Content (GHM & Staff) Articles, profiles, and editorial content for newsletters Bimonthly / Ongoing
• Social Media Content Draft posts supporting newsletter and program communications
• Multimedia Products Video/audio content derived from interviews and events
• Editorial Calendar & Planning Docs Content plans, story ideas, and Focus section strategies
• Website Content Updates New and revised content for NIH/Fogarty web platforms
• Visual Asset Deliverables Images with usage rights and metadata documentation
• Event Coverage Materials Written summaries, articles, and multimedia from events
• Correspondence Documentation Communications with sources and stakeholders

Skills

Interviewing

Editorial writing

Plain language writing

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

The Fogarty International Center at NIH seeks an experienced Scientific Technical Writer/Editor to provide support services across newsletters, web content, and editorial projects at NIH's main campus in Bethesda.

You will craft articles, profiles, multimedia content, and event coverage, translating complex research into accessible material for a lay audience, and maintain editorial calendars. A Master’s degree is required, with strong interviewing and writing skills preferred.