Description

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association seeks a highly organized creative individual with exceptional writing talents to fill the role of writer-editor in a fast-paced mission-driven communications department. The writer-editor is a manager position in the Communications team, working with PHA staff across departments to develop content that engages and informs people affected by pulmonary hypertension. The position supports development of editorial content from conception to publication, in print and online, in both original and repurposed formats. The writer-editor collaborates across departments and with members of the PHA community to stay informed about association news and activities and develop content that advances PHA’s mission, membership and services.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write content for PHAssociation.org, PHA News, Pathlight magazine and special projects, with an understanding for tailoring content to a variety of print, digital and online formats. Duties including brainstorming topics, soliciting ideas, contacting sources and contributors; researching, writing and editing; fact-checking and proofreading; and ensuring content is timely, relevant and consistent. 
• Research and interview subject-matter experts to produce short- and long-form content, including technical and scientific topics translated into lay terms.
• Work collaboratively with PHA staff to write, edit and update online and print materials and suggest best ways to present information. 
• Edit online content in a timely fashion.
• Attend department or project meetings as needed.
• Contribute to PHA style guide and writer guidelines.
• Support PHA staff and perform other communications-related duties as assigned, consistent with organizational goals.
• Attend annual events, such as the PHA conference and symposium, capturing content for use across platforms.  

CORE VALUES: All PHA staff members are expected to embrace and demonstrate excellence in the following:

• Commitment to mission-driven work centered on those affected by pulmonary hypertension.
• Effective cooperation, coordination and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve accurate, timely, and successful work putting the patients’ interests first.
• Respect for one another and members of the community.
• Embrace and celebrate differences and individuality.
• Effective and open communications about needs and goals.
• Clear, respectful, and timely communications with colleagues, members of the community, partners, and other stakeholders
• Compassion and empathy towards others.  

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to VP, Communications

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Working conditions are remote with occasional travel to headquarters in the Washington D.C. metro, or other locations in the U.S. for staff retreats, annual meetings or conferences. Work may require some weekend and/or evening work and domestic travel. 

HIGHLIGHTS OF BENEFITS & PERKS: 

•  Minimum 3 weeks paid annual leave, all federal holidays (11 days) and 4 personal days plus office closure for Holiday break (end of year).  Two weeks paid sick leave.
• Choice of subsidized or no-cost medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents; $1,500 toward annual deductible for HD plans.
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible work hours and location.
• 4.5% PHA contribution to retirement plan after first year of employment, with immediate vesting 

TO APPLY: Applications received without a cover letter will not be considered. Three recent published writing samples are required. We look forward to receiving your application, but no phone calls please. Interested candidates should address all enquiries to: karens@phassociation.org

DISCLAIMER: 

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. The Pulmonary Hypertension Association, a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization, is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). For more information about PHA see: www.PHAssociation.org. 

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

•  Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, English or a related field.
• At least three years of full-time professional writing and editing experience with published work, ideally for nonprofit audiences, or commensurate experience. Health care writing experience preferred.
• Proficient in Associated Press style.
• Proven technical experience with content management systems, MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, digital communications tools and other essential applications.
• Exemplary writing, editing and proofreading skills, and an outstanding visual and editorial eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to plan and conduct interviews with PHA staff as well as clinicians, researchers, patients and caregivers in order to weave multiple perspectives into engaging, informative and accessible stories.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to facilitate inclusive conversations within PHA’s diverse community.
• Skills in crafting content for the web and print.
• Self-starter who can manage multiple projects and deadlines and prioritize flexibly.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work quickly and independently.
• Entrepreneurial, forward-thinking and adept at spotting untapped opportunities and comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing and innovative environment.
• Good-natured willingness to roll up sleeves and take on a variety of tasks.
• Enthusiasm for learning, growing and finding better ways to do things.
• Minimal travel (usually twice a year) required to PHA meetings and events.