Title: Science Writer
Duration: 4 months
Location: Palo Alto, CA 94304 Hybrid
Hours: 24-40 hours per week
Pay Rate: $28/hr W2
Parking: Candidates are responsible for paying for parking on their own expenses
Description
We are seeking a science writer to craft compelling and engaging written content working closely with the team.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Our ideal candidate has experience covering/writing on medicine/science/ health topics for news organizations (i.e., newspapers, magazine, public information offices, etc.) In addition they have demonstrated the ability to write strong and compelling news stories and magazine pieces on complex scientific topics. They are also familiar with medical databases and online tools (e.g., Medline). The right candidate has excellent proven journalism skills, a mastery of extracting information from presentations, papers and research reports and demonstrates an ability to ascertain what is newsworthy and interesting.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
- Proven success in writing for publication in print, web, and other platforms.
- Excellent writing, interpersonal, and oral communication skills with proven ability to present, write, edit, and organize thoughts in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner.
- Ability to understand materials of moderate complexity and synthesize across multiple sources to produce materials for diverse audiences.
- Ability to change voice and writing style to fit a particular audience and purpose.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and able to interact effectively with a team.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines.
- Excellent time management skills.