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The Senior Science Writer and Editor develops evidence-based content with a focus on prevention, treatment, and recovery support services related to substance use and/or mental illness . This position requires an ability to translate highly technical and scientific material into concise, engaging content. This position will conduct structured reviews of the scientific and academic literature, vet the quality of research presented to select strong sources, and synthesize findings by outlining and then writing drafts that result in well-organized, accurately cited publications that provide actionable content aligned with the information needs of target audiences including health professionals, patients and families, researchers, policy makers, and more.
This position conducts literature reviews and environmental scans, develops literature summaries, and creates annotated bibliographies and content outlines to support development of communications products. The Senior Science Writer and Editor will be required to fact-check scientific content when necessary. The Senior Science Writer and Editor will also prepare materials for and lead meetings that bring together federal planning teams as well as consulting subject matter experts on selected topics; facilitate consensus-based, iterative creation of draft outlines and chapters that reflect the input of these participants in the content development process; and document how and to what extent specific points of feedback were incorporated into drafts or provide a clear rationale for why certain suggestions were not incorporated.
***Please note that if you are within 50 miles of the North Bethesda or San Mateo offices, that this position will require a hybrid work.***
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: MA degree or higher in public health, psychology, psychiatry, or health program administration, preferably with a focus on substance misuse treatment, prevention, and recovery. Other science- and communications-related degrees and advanced licensures/certifications will be considered.
Language: English fluency (oral and written)
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Location : North Bethesda
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PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: PhD or advanced licensure in public health, psychology, psychiatry, counseling-focused social work, or behavioral health program administration, preferably with a focus on mental health or substance misuse treatment, prevention, and recovery. Other science- and communications-related degrees and licensures will be considered as appropriate .
Language: Working knowledge of Spanish preferred.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.
This position is subject to availability of funds and to any and all restrictions contained in the contract or contracts that provide funding for this position.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on the "Apply" link posted below and complete the application. Please include a cover letter, resume, and at least three (3) professional references.
Our company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster at EEOPost.pdf.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Full Time
$69k-88k (estimate)
04/22/2024
05/05/2024
ag-media.com
Victor, NY
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