Senior Oncology Content Writer & Editor (Remote)

Nashville Public Radio

Chicago (IL)

Remote

USD 95,000 - 105,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

PTO
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Retirement benefits
Wellness programs
Professional development

Job summary

The American Cancer Society is seeking an experienced medical journalist to develop clear, timely cancer information for the public and healthcare professionals. This advanced role leads high-priority content initiatives, translates complex science into accessible content, and advises leadership on opportunities and priorities.

This is a fully remote position open to candidates across the United States. You will collaborate with editors, clinicians, and SEO teams to optimize content for search

Qualifications

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or related field.
  • Master's or Doctorate preferred.
  • Medical Writer Certification or equivalent is preferred.
  • 7–10 years in medical journalism or health communications required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead identification of time-sensitive oncology topics for integration in ACS content.
  • Write, edit, and refine cancer news and information for public audiences.
  • Develop innovative content and storytelling to strengthen ACS visibility.
  • Conduct interviews with clinicians, researchers, and subject matter experts.
  • Collaborate with editors, SEO, and editorial staff to align with user search behavior.

Skills

Medical journalism
Health communications
Editing
Storytelling
Editorial decision-making
Health literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism
Master's or Doctorate (preferred)

Tools

AEM (Adobe Experience Manager)
HTML basics
Windows/Office
Project management tools (Monday)

Job description

The American Cancer Society is seeking an experienced medical journalist to develop clear, timely cancer information for the public and healthcare professionals. This advanced role leads high-priority content initiatives, translates complex science into accessible content, and advises leadership on opportunities and priorities.

This is a fully remote position open to candidates across the United States. You will collaborate with editors, clinicians, and SEO teams to optimize content for search

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