What are the responsibilities and job description for the Content Writer and Editor position at CRICO?
Role Summary
A strong, versatile writer and editor responsible for the conception, execution, and oversight of an array of material that conveys patient safety, financial, and insurance information to the broad community, including insured clinicians, organizational leaders, patient safety advocates, and Candello clients. Guided by our strategic editorial plan, the Content Writer/Editor leverages the CRICO brand and writing standards to generate and review content based on our data-informed patient safety insights. Collaborate with colleagues and external experts to develop effective and enduring communication channels to raise awareness among CRICO-insureds and Candello clients regarding known and emerging risks, and the practices identified as effective in mitigating those risks.
Core Competencies
- Superlative and versatile writing for varied audiences
- Proficient copyediting
- Consideration and incorporation of others' perspectives
- Creative
- Critical thinking
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Self-directed
- Effective oral communication
- Problem-solving
- Innovative
- Adaptive
- Attention to detail
- Analytic acumen/data savvy
Scope of Role/ Impact of Work
The Content Writer/Editor’s role and deliverables reach across CRICO (including the Harvard Medical Community and its affiliate organizations) and the national Candello client community. This role has a direct impact on the dissemination of and engagement with CRICO’s patient safety resources representing our dual mission of protecting providers and promoting safety.
Latitude/ Freedom to Act
Works independently with general direction and supervision
MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE OR COMMUTE TO BOSTON
Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree required (preferably in public health, communication or journalism)
- Excellent presentation, writing, and analytic skills
- 5 years of professional writing experience (preferably in health care)
- Ability to coordinate participation by multiple expert contributors
- Demonstrated project management skills (e.g., excellent organizational and facilitation skills)
- Ability to simultaneously manage and prioritize multiple assignments
- Deadline driven
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- High-level computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite
