[Hidden-tech] Job: Health Writer

[Steve Angel]

Job Posting: Health Writer
(Full-Time Position in Northampton, MA)


This Is Us
CommunicateHealth, Inc. is a health education and communication firm specializing in improving health literacy. At CommunicateHealth, we believe people deserve clear information about their health. This doesn't mean using short words and lots of pictures - it means making sure the information and services our clients provide can be accessed, understood, and used by the people who need them most. Check us out at www.communicatehealth.com<http://www.communicatehealth.com>.

This Is You
We are looking for a motivated writer/editor with a strong interest in health communication and public health. As a writer, you are comfortable developing material that is conversational, professional, understandable, accessible, and actionable. You enjoy working independently and collaboratively, have experience giving and receiving feedback on content, and have outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

*    Support healthcare organizations and federal agencies in developing culturally and linguistically appropriate communications for their members.

*    Research a variety of health- and wellness-related topics and distill the most relevant actions and recommendations.

*    Develop content for a variety of channels including print, web, and mobile applications.

*    Assist writing team with copy editing, reviewing and proofreading for grammatical correctness and compliance with style guides, design requirements and other client-prescribed guidance.


Required Qualifications

*    BA in Public Health, Health Science, English or Journalism.

*    Ability to independently review print and Web materials.

*    Familiarity with various style guides, such as the Government Printing Office Style Manual or the Chicago Manual of Style.

*    Some experience developing health education materials.


Preferred Qualifications

*    MPH or related public health masters degree.

*    Familiar with federal plain language guidelines and best practices.

*    Experience developing materials for audiences with limited (health) literacy skills.

*    Experience working with graphic designers and web developers.

*    Experience with the process of user-centered design.

Please send cover letter, resume, 2 writing samples, and 3 references to jobs at communicatehealth.com<mailto:jobs at communicatehealth.com> by October 10th.

We offer highly competitive salaries and full benefits.

CommunicateHealth is committed to workplace diversity and providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees.

As federal contractors, we are required to ask applicants to submit a voluntary Demographics form, at www.communicatehealth.com/company/contact/<http://www.communicatehealth.com/company/contact/>. No personnel selections are made based on this information.













Posted September 19, 2013
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