What are the responsibilities and job description for the Content Editor position at The American College of Obstetricians and...?
Overview:
Cover Letter Required
Note: This position is considered Hybrid and will need to commute to ACOG's office located in Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities:
Education and Experience:
About ACOG:
Compensation
Our Perks
ACOG is an EEO employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. As a federal government contractor and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders, the College takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees covered are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable law. For more information about your equal employment opportunity rights, please view this poster: EEO is the Law. The College also participates in E-Verify.
The Content Editor develops, oversee governance and best practices for ACOG’s content and messaging to ensure effective and consistent organization-wide messaging with members and stakeholder groups. Responsible for contributing to digital and editorial content strategy and overseeing editing. Maintains department’s editorial style guide, serving as a resident expert on grammar, style, voice, and related editorial topics. Support communication strategies, objectives, and workflows around organizational programs, clinical guidance, products, events, and advocacy that advance ACOG’s brand and reputation.
Cover Letter Required
Note: This position is considered Hybrid and will need to commute to ACOG's office located in Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities:
- Review content quality to ensure it represents ACOG’s brand, is relevant, grammatically sound, and factual; edit materials in a concise customer-centric manner that is easy to understand, informative, and flows well.
- Work closely with editorial leadership and colleagues to initiate ideas and solutions. Anticipate and resolve problems, identify content asset opportunities and informational gaps, and establish mechanisms to ensure workplan efficiency and excellent results.
- Establish successful workflows to include timelines and identifying deliverables for requesting, creating, editing, publishing, and repurposing content developed by other departments.
- Provide a review of analytic content, verifying information and ensuring suitability for publication.
- Identify errors of fact, factual inconsistencies, contradictions, and messaging that inadvertently diverges from ACOG’s position or voice.
- Assist with the development of compelling brand-based content such as website information, articles, emails, presentations, videos, blog posts, and social media posts.
- Own the editorial style guide used for externally facing content to advance ACOG’s marketing, membership, public affairs, and other strategic communications work and serve as a resource for the organization on grammar, style, and related editorial topics.
- Serve as an integral part of strategy discussions around ACOG’s messaging, voice and tone.
- Develop and foster relationships with internal and external partners.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent customer service and exhibiting high standards of timeliness and responsiveness.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated proficiency in copywriting and developing member-focused content across channels.
- Demonstrated ability to fact check and proofread for accuracy in spelling, grammar, and format.
- Must be able to work effectively and harmoniously with staff at all levels within the organization.
- Familiarity and basic proficiency using email platforms (MagnetMail) and presentation tools (PowerPoint).
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
- Minimum of two years’ experience that includes development, editing and production of digital communications. Experience with nonprofit associations with experience or passion for ob-gyn health preferred.
Home to more than 61,000 health care professionals, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is a membership organization leading advancement to improve the lives of all people seeking obstetric and gynecologic care, their families, and communities. When you become part of the ACOG team, your part of an organization that values communicating evidence-based, peer-reviewed information about women’s health to members and the general public. ACOG supports its members by maintaining authoritative clinical guidance, providing continuing medical education resources, patient education materials and more. Together with our members, we are working to transform the future of health by delivering a compelling member experience, supporting the ob-gyn profession, and advocating for improved health for all people seeking obstetric and gynecologic care, their families, and communities.
Compensation
The base salary for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, ACOG offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the perks outlined below.
Our Perks
Paid Parental Leave – Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace – Flexible work schedule – Commuting Allowance – Generous Paid Time Off – Holiday Pay – Life Insurance – Community Volunteering Opportunities – Generous 401(k) Company Contributions – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Learning Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!
ACOG is an EEO employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. As a federal government contractor and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders, the College takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees covered are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable law. For more information about your equal employment opportunity rights, please view this poster: EEO is the Law. The College also participates in E-Verify.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
