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Writing Staff (Minneapolis)
ORGANIZATION: Medwiser
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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13 people are interested
Help write advice-oriented health and medical pieces on topics related to Addiction, Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Medical Marijuana, Neurology and Sleep Medicine. Writers should be able to review in-depth articles and guide readers on understanding diagnosis, treatment options and more.
We are looking for one to two 800 to 1,100-word pieces a week. Topics are directed towards various audiences, including patients and healthcare professionals.
Requirements:
- Ability to self-edit and self-check facts, and turn in clean copy that adheres to AP Style guidelines and is devoid of errors and grammatical issues
- Samples/Portfolio of prior writing (health writing a plus)
- Expertise and knowledge of medical conditions
- Experience writing for a consumer publication a plus
- Ability to turn in work by deadlines set by editor
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s OR 3 years of experience with healthcare communications writing
- Experience communicating technical information to non-technical audiences
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences or clinical sciences
- Bachelor’s Degree in English, journalism, communications or media
- Advanced Degree in life sciences field
- Experience as a medical writer
- Experience as a writer in the biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry
- Knowledge of evidence-based medicine research techniques and programs
- Experience generating publications, from blogs to both non-peer-reviewed and peer-reviewed scientific articles
Location
Depending on the volunteering opportunity, some or all of the volunteering may be done remotely, with communication via email and phone rather than in-person.
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About Medwiser
Location:
1979 Marcus Ave, New Hyde Park, NY 11042, US
Mission Statement
Medwiser is now part of a larger group of non-profit organizations that develop educational content, conduct research and engage in public health activities in several health related areas including: Addiction, Cancer, Headache, HIV/AIDS, Infectious Disease, Medical Marijuana, Neurology and Sleep disorders.
Description
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Volunteer benefits
- Utilize your skill set to make a difference
- Meet others like you who have joined
- Perfect your current skill set
- Perform community service
- Teach and train others
Learn more @ MEDWISER.ORG
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
901 S Marquette AveMinneapolis, MN 55402
DATE POSTED
March 31, 2020
SKILLS
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 1 - 2 articles per week.