Writer and Editor

Stanford Department of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Stanford Department of Medicine is seeking a creative and organized Writer and Editor for a part-time, ongoing role, focused on executive communications for Chair Euan Ashley.

This role involves managing projects from concept to delivery while collaborating with internal stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have exceptional writing and editing skills, experience across various content formats, and strong project management abilities.

Hybrid work is preferred, but fully remote candidates across the U.S. are welcome, with Pacific time availability required.

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt to a leader's voice.
• Experience producing content across various formats.
• Strong project management skills and comfort juggling deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Craft executive communications for department Chair Euan Ashley.
• Manage projects from concept through delivery.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the department.

Skills

Exceptional writing and editing skills

Project management skills

Adaptability to a leader's voice

Experience across multiple content formats

Openness to feedback

Job description

#StanDOM seeks a creative and highly organized Writer and Editor to the Chair for a part-time, ongoing staff role.

The role involves crafting executive communications for department Chair Euan Ashley, while managing projects from concept through delivery. The position reports to the Communications Director and works closely with internal stakeholders across the department.

Ideal Candidates

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt to a leader's voice
• Experience producing content across formats (email, decks, audio, video, etc.)
• Strong project management skills and comfort juggling multiple deadlines
• Self‑direction, flexibility and openness to feedback
• An understanding of why human communication still matters in an AI‑driven world

Hybrid work is preferred (with some time on Stanford's campus), though fully remote candidates across the U.S. are welcome. Pacific time availability is required for team collaboration.

Those interested should send a resume, 2–3 writing samples, and a brief note (150 words max) on why the role appeals to them to Katie M. Kanagawa, Ph.D., M.A., Director of Communications.