Content Editor - Rockville, United States - Axle

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Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Axle is seeking a Editor to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the NHLBI in Rockville, MD.

Benefits We Offer:

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match up to 5%
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Overall Position Summary and Objectives

The purpose of this position is to provide strategic support to the Content Team Lead in NHLBI's Office of Science Policy, Engagement, Education, and Communications, Health Education, Digital Information and Dissemination Branch by developing and implementing strategies to communicate heart, lung, blood, and sleep messages to NHLBI stakeholders; translating complex scientific and medical information into plain language; developing and implementing content strategy for NHLBI's digital assets

Deliverables:

• Work products and documents related to health topics and science. - Yearly
• Work products and documents related to preparing web copy and outreach vehicle (newsletter, etc.) content. - Yearly
• Work products and documents related to preparing SOPs and tips sheets related to content strategy, editorial style, and development best practices, including SEO. - Yearly
• Work products and documents related to preparing a Concept Brief Document, detailing key areas, including purpose, goals, objectives, intended audiences, obstacles, core messages, message concepts, tone, openings, tactics, and creative considerations. - Yearly
• Work products and documents related to preparing promotion plans for new web and other content: yearly
• Work products and documents related to preparing reports detailing the status of communications activities with the divisions, offices, and centers. - Yearly

Work Details:

• Develop and implement strategies to communicate heart, lung, blood, and sleep messages to NHLBI stakeholders, including researchers, health professionals, advocates, and the public. 1
• Translate complex scientific and medical information into plain language, and tailor this information for a variety of audiences and channels. 2
• Assist Team Lead in content strategy development and implementation, including developing and disseminating SOPs and tip sheets. 3
• Work closely with branch and office colleagues to coordinate efforts on content development and messaging on common topics. 4
• Facilitate new content requests. 5
• Develops communication strategies and plans that align with overall program objectives and goals.
• Attend routine staff meetings to gather information necessary to develop effective communication projects, plans, and strategies.
• Under the direction of the Team Lead, collaborate with external contractors to facilitate writing and editing projects.
• Assist the Team Lead in socializing style guides throughout the Office and promoting SEO best practices.
• Prepares written and electronic information documents for various audiences.
• Work with colleagues across the office to appropriately disseminate information and promote NHLBI-produced products through a variety of communication channels.
• Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of correspondence, reports or other documents on specialized subjects/topics.
• Prepare the preparation of correspondence, reports or other documents on specialized subjects/topics.
• Coordinate and monitor the production of and/or write and disseminate specific communications materials.
• Conducts media and content analysis.
• Work with colleagues across the office to appropriately disseminate information and promote NHLBI-produced products through a variety of communication channels.
• Maintains social media and Internet sites, and updates content and materials.
• Coordinate and monitor the production of and/or write and disseminate specific communications materials.
• Monitors press coverage through press calls, news alerts, and other sources.
• Identify needs and develop content for various communication mediums to increase the visibility of the program.
• Builds relationships with the press and maintains specialized contacts.
• Meet with internal and external stakeholders to identify communications gaps and collaboration opportunities.
• Collaborate with NHLBI divisions, offices, and centers to ensure that digital content is accurate and up-to-date.
• Work closely with the branch digital team to coordinate digital needs to support new content development or content edits.
• Attends workshops, seminars, and meetings to stay abreast of current scientific and policy trends.
• Actively participate in branch and office meetings and projects, providing relevant recommendations based on experience and expertise.
• Under the direction of the Team Lead, collaborate with external contractors on writing and editing projects.
• Identifies new meetings and conferences to promote initiatives within the Program.
• Coordinate with other program offices to create outreach and engagement plans.
• Work closely with branch health education team to coordinate messaging on health education and health topic and other content across the NHLBI site.
• Provides communication and media subject matter expertise and coordinates media engagements.
• Coordinate with other program offices to create outreach and engagement plans.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked

Minimum Education

Bachelor

Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses:

• Bachelor's degree

Field of Study:

• Communications
• Mass Media

Software:

• Microsoft Office Suite

Skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of the field of health and science communications and best practices.
• Understanding of and expertise in web content development best practices.
• Copyediting skills and plain language writing.
• Project management and project planning skills.
• Develop and implement strategies to communicate heart, lung, blood, and sleep messages to NHLBI stakeholders, including researchers, health professionals, advocates, and the public.
• Translate complex scientific and medical information into plain language and tailor this information for a variety of audiences and channels.
• Assist the team lead in content strategy development and implementation, including the development and dissemination of SOPs and tip sheets.
• Write, edit, and manage governance for content in different sections of the NHLBI website, including the OSPEEC publications catalog, health topics, and science.

Disclaimer:The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

The diversity of Axle's employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

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