Writer/Editor (Remote-DC Area)

ICF is seeking a writer/editor to support high-profile health communications projects for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This position will be responsible for researching, writing, and editing fact sheets, meeting summaries, and web content on a variety of complementary and integrative health-related topics. The writer/editor will also be responsible for populating a content management system (CMS) and performing quality assurance tasks. This position can be remote in the MD/VA/DC area with occasional on-site work in Rockville, MD required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, write, edit, and QC complementary and integrative health-related content aimed toward health professionals

• Write and edit plain language materials on a variety of complementary and integrative health-related topics

• Create meeting summaries for NIH meetings

• Populate and update website content using a CMS

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

• 4+ years of experience writing and editing about science or health-related topics for health care professionals and the general public

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in managing multiple tasks with minimal supervision

• Fluency in Spanish required

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Master’s degree in science, a health-related, or a writing-related field

• Knowledge of complementary and integrative health-related topics

• Knowledge of plain language writing principles

• Experience interacting with government clients

• Experience using a CMS

Professional Skills:

• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to multitask and adjust to shifting work priorities

• Excellent time management skills and ability to work well under strict deadlines and high production requirements

• Ability to work as part of a team and support other team members

• Ability and willingness to learn new computer software applications as necessary

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