Scientific Technical Writer/Editor (52008)

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

Job Details Level: Experienced
Job Location: National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Main Campus/Bethesda - Bethesda, MD 20892
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Masters Degree
Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Public Health
Position Objective: The Scientific Technical Writer/Editor will provide support services to satisfy the overall objectives of the Fogarty International Center (FIC) within the National Institutes of Health.

Duties and 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

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Experience in researching complex topics and conducting inciteful interviews.
• Experience translating complex subjects into compelling articles for a lay audience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

This position is contingent upon contract award.