Science Writer II

Do you want to craft communications for the biggest names and brands, at a place that demands creativity and values the Oxford comma? If so, let us hear from you. We are always on the lookout for talented writers to join our team. If you do not see a specific position listed, you can submit a resume and writing samples for future consideration below. If we're interested in your application, a member of our recruitment committee may reach out for a chat to get to know you, even if we aren't currently hiring. West Wing Writers is a strategic communications firm with offices in Washington, DC and New York City, as well as employees located across the country. We’re veterans of the Obama White House and the Clinton White House, of presidential campaigns, governors’ offices, and Capitol Hill. We’re journalists and teachers; novelists and activists; comedians, poets, and foreign policy experts. Today, we craft messaging for some of the most compelling leaders and thinkers. We’ve helped CEOs tell their stories on the world’s biggest stages. We’ve helped global foundations make the case for a new wave of philanthropy. We’ve helped politicians rally national political conventions, companies launch products to global markets, and people from all walks of life hold TED audiences in rapt attention. Every day we come to work, we partner with a wide array of clients around the world—from Fortune 500 Companies to progressive activists—to find their voice, hone their message, and push for change. We love what we do, and we’d love you to join us. ‍We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented groups to reach out, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, gender-nonconforming people, neurodivergent individuals, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and multilingual individuals. Requirements Although we aren’t currently hiring, we look to our candidate pool first whenever we need a new employee. No matter their level of experience, all of our candidates should have: Extensive research experience Excellent written and oral communications skills The ability to work with clients of different backgrounds and styles, who request a variety of deliverables Interest and experience in writing and communications The skills to craft compelling, original prose, while balancing client goals and internal guidance; and The ability to accept, internalize, and implement feedback Generally, we hire at two levels, depending on our needs and the candidate’s experience and abilities: Associate and Director. We also conduct a robust internship program available to all, three times a year. Interns: 0+ years of experience, $3,300 monthly, please see our website for more information on how to apply; Associates: 0+ years of relevant experience, salary range of $65,000 - $86,300; and Directors: 5+ years of relevant experience, salary range of $92,500 - $125,000. Due to the amount of interest we receive we will not be able to respond to every request. We suggest that you update your application in our system annually if you are still interested in working with us. Benefits Benefits include full health, dental, vision, and life insurance paid for by West Wing Writers, with 25% of dependents' premiums covered. All employees earn 15-20 days of vacation leave, 7 sick days, 2 floating holidays, and 12 paid holidays off every year. We also have a robust medical leave and parental leave policy. As of 2023, West Wing Writers became employee-owned when we implemented an Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP). This transfer of ownership reflects our people-centered values and culture and our mission to enhance our team-driven, outcome-oriented approach. Every year, employee-owners receive shares of our stock on top of a 3% safe harbor 401(k) contribution.

We are hiring a freelance writer to create blog posts, articles, web content and more. Work can usually be completed based on the freelancer's availability and schedule, however if a deadline is provided, it must be adhered to. The type of content needed will typically be for different small business and organizational websites. The rate of pay for this position is $20 per 100 words (comes out to approximately $100 per article). If interested, please apply at https://iapwe.org/apply-48678

Accelerating Life-Changing Solutions to Global Healthcare Challenges is the vision that unites us through a shared sense of purpose, whatever the role. It speaks to the significant challenges that exist within global healthcare, and how we, as one team, can help to deliver better solutions and outcomes for our partners and for patients everywhere, sooner. Your job description outlines the important role and responsibilities that you own in achieving this vision. Importantly too is how we go about living our vision.  This is defined by the Prime mission: Through a pioneering fusion of the finest expertise in science, strategy, evidence, technology and creativity we deliver the world-class outcomes that our global partners trust to achieve their goals. It speaks to collaboration and to everyone’s responsibility to bring together the diverse expertise that exist across our team to deliver world-class outcomes. On this foundation, we have defined four core values, these represent the shared principles that guide our behaviours every day, whatever your role: Be Brave, Be Human, Be Passionate, Be Exceptional.  At Prime these values are integral to who we are.  They are there to guide you in your role and support you on your personal journey to success.  They shape our culture and support us in achieving our vision together, as one global team. The role As a Medical Writer you are valued for your scientific input. You will be involved in a wide range of medical communications projects and you will have a real passion for producing content to the highest possible standards of grammatical and scientific accuracy. The right candidate will enjoy adapting content and style according to client objectives for a variety of different target audiences and subject areas. You will liaise with a range of medical experts and you will keep up-to-date with therapeutic areas, as well as good publication practices and other industry guidelines and processes Requirements A life sciences degree, ideally combined with a science Masters or PhD Approximately one year’s medical communication agency experience in a writing role Strong communication skills Good knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and processes Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Good working knowledge of standard computer software e.g. Microsoft Office, Adobe, Excel Benefits 42 days paid time off WORKsmart - Flexibility around core working hours Hybrid Working 5% contribution to 401k ADP Totalsource

We are hiring a freelance writer to create blog posts, articles, web content and more. Work can usually be completed based on the freelancer's availability and schedule, however if a deadline is provided, it must be adhered to. The type of content needed will typically be for different small business and organizational websites. The rate of pay for this position is $20 per 100 words (comes out to approximately $100 per article). If interested, please apply at https://iapwe.org/apply-48677

Our organization is seeking content writers to create articles and blog posts on a variety of topics. The rate of pay is $20 per 100 words (this comes out to approximately $100 per article or $50 per hour). Some topics you may be asked to write about include the following (you can always turn down a topic if you do not feel comfortable writing about it, however if you have experience or expertise in a specific area, please let us know): Health & beauty Fitness Home Decor Fashion Sports Do it yourself Finance Legal Medical Family/Parenting Relationships Real Estate Restaurants Contracting (plumbing, pool building, remodeling, etc.) These are just some of the more general industries and topics that we cover. To apply for this position please send an email with your writing sample or link to your published works to write@iapwe.org. Requirements We ask that all work be completed using a word processor such as Microsoft Word or Open Office A reliable internet connection and the ability to meet deadlines Good communication skills and respond in a timely manner to editorial staff when they ask for updates on tasks, etc Work well as a team member with the rest of our content management and editorial staff

We are hiring a freelance writer to create blog posts, articles, web content and more. Work can usually be completed based on the freelancer's availability and schedule, however if a deadline is provided, it must be adhered to. The type of content needed will typically be for different small business and organizational websites. The rate of pay for this position is $20 per 100 words (comes out to approximately $100 per article). If interested, please apply at https://iapwe.org/apply-49245