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ABEM is searching for an experienced Writer & Editor to join our Marketing and Communications team. This position is a full-time, exempt role that is eligible to work fully remote. This position serves as the primary writer and editor for content for ABEM publications. It involves consistent copywriting skills, ensuring the uniformity of ABEM's style across all print and digital materials utilized both internally and externally. The position is responsible for crafting communications on behalf of the organization and the Board of Directors, which includes content strategy, messaging, and the production of publications, media releases, and web-based materials. The writer and editor will develop copy in various styles, including formal, technical, and marketing, customized to align with the target audience and intended objectives. Additionally, this role collaborates closely with executive leadership to stay current on initiatives and programs at ABEM to develop effective messaging and talking points that support the organization. This position oversees complex review and publication schedules, maintenance strategies, and the systematic organization of content, documents, and media lists.
Job Responsibility:
Serves as the primary writer and editor for content for ABEM publications
Ensures the uniformity of ABEM's style across all print and digital materials utilized both internally and externally
Responsible for crafting communications on behalf of the organization and the Board of Directors, which includes content strategy, messaging, and the production of publications, media releases, and web-based materials
Develops copy in various styles, including formal, technical, and marketing, customized to align with the target audience and intended objectives
Collaborates closely with executive leadership to stay current on initiatives and programs at ABEM to develop effective messaging and talking points that support the organization
Oversees complex review and publication schedules, maintenance strategies, and the systematic organization of content, documents, and media lists
Writes and manages technical and editorial materials for ABEM publications, external publications, and the ABEM website
Executes communications plans for ABEM publications and organization-wide projects, including content development, review and editing timelines, sequencing, and monitoring of deadlines
Edits materials for content and ABEM style
Maintains ABEM Style Guide
Manages ABEM presentation library and updates ABEM presentations
Manages the content for the Residency Visitation Program (RVP)
Produces materials and maintains content for the website
Serves as the agenda coordinator for the Communication Committee meetings
drafts agenda books
prepares summaries as needed
and provides appropriate meeting follow-up
Writes and edits scripts, interviews, and editorials featuring ABEM-certified physicians, volunteers, and Directors
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, digital media, communications, journalism, or related field required
Three to five years of related experience in copywriting, editing, writing, and content development
Knowledge and experience working with associations, non-profits, and/or board governance
Health care or higher education industry experience preferred
Proper English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary with superior writing, proofreading, and editing skills
Proven ability to communicate in written form utilizing journalistic, technical, and consumer-marketing writing styles based on audience
Experience and proven skills in writing, copywriting, editing, and proofing using Associated Press (AP) style
Experience working with content management systems and web platforms
Knowledge of communications media, publications, and marketing best practices
utilization of social media marketing and other web-based communication mediums
Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, project management software, videoconferencing software, as well as Adobe Acrobat
Expert customer service and written/verbal communication skills are required
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
Must maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality about sensitive matters and all organizational information
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and compliance and regulation requirements
Knowledge of organizational policies and practices that ensure accountability and transparency in an organization’s relationship with its stakeholders
Maintains and actively advances their skills and understanding of best practices in communications, publications, and communication mediums
Ability to travel up to 5 percent of the time (two weeks or less per year)
Nice to have:
Health care or higher education industry experience preferred
Those with speciality board or associatiation governance experience are encouraged to apply