The General Hospital Corporation - Senior Freelance Writer/Editor

Writer is needed in Boston, United States.

Client: The General Hospital Corporation

Location: Boston, MA

Contract: Part-time

Job Description

Responsible for leading the editing and review process for a variety of written materials, including articles, reports, and marketing collateral, to ensure they meet the highest standards of accuracy, clarity, and consistency.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions:

• Lead the review and editing process for written materials, providing guidance and feedback to writers, editors, and other team members.
• Ensure that all materials meet the company’s standards for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Collaborate with writers, editors, and other team members to ensure the overall quality and effectiveness of written materials.
• Mentor and train more junior editor roles and writers, providing guidance and feedback to help them improve their skills.
• Stay up-to-date with industry-specific terminology and style guidelines.
• Review and edit multimedia content, such as videos and audio recordings, as needed.
• Contribute to the development of editing and writing policies and procedures.
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making for the company’s editorial operations.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Writing, or a Related Field of Study required.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in editing or proofreading, with experience leading a team of editors and writers required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of editors and writers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style or AP Stylebook.
• Knowledge of editing software such as Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

Remote Type: Remote

Work Location: 50 Staniford Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $38.25 - $55.64/Hourly

Grade: 7

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