Stanford University is seeking a Writer 2 to compose material for print, web, and other platforms.
About the Department of Pathology:
The Department of Pathology at Stanford School of Medicine, one of its founding departments, stands as a leader among its peers nationwide. Our distinguished faculty spans from emerging leaders to highly accomplished physicians and scientists, encompassing a Nobel laureate and members of the National Academy. Our mission is to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and basic understanding of the human disease. This is done through discovery (research), education, and clinical care.
Comprised of extraordinary faculty and staff, our mission is to improve the ability to diagnose, treat and understand the origin and manifestation of human disease, and to care for those who have or are at risk to develop disease. We accomplish this through our clinical services (in all fields of anatomic and clinical pathology, including molecular and genomic pathology, histocompatibility testing and transfusion medicine) and be research (which includes basic, translational and clinical research into the origins and manifestations of disease, including efforts to improve disease prediction and prevention as part of the goal of achieving precision medicine and health), and also by educating future leaders in pathology and related fields. Everything we do is to achieve the goals of providing the highest quality of clinical services to the patients for whom we passionately care, to advance our ability to understand, diagnose, monitor and ultimately to cure disease or to prevent or delay its occurrence, and to provide outstanding education and career development opportunities to those who share these goals.
For more information about the department visit http://pathology.stanford.edu/
About the role:
This individual will work with faculty, department leadership, development partners, and creative collaborators to develop written content for donor-facing materials, departmental web and social media channels, faculty and program highlights, and other Pathology communications. The role helps translate complex academic and clinical work into clear, audience-appropriate content for internal and external use. This position is remote.
Physical Requirements*:
Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently stand/walk, sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, and use a telephone, writing by hand.
Occasionally reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, and sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
Visual and auditory acuity, including color vision required.
Working Conditions:
Occasional work on evenings and weekends
Occasional travel
This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.
Core Duties:
Develop and research ideas for written publication/communication on topics of moderate complexity.
Consult with internal and external customers to understand the need and purpose of a project.
Compose written material for diverse audiences, across a variety of channels.
Manage production of own publications/communications and adhere to deadlines.
Compose written material.
Manage production of own stories, and adhere to deadlines.
Develop, compile and edit supplemental materials that support written communication (i.e., backgrounders, biographies, executive talking points, and other related materials).
Establish and maintain extensive contacts with key sources (media, news services, community organizations and other targeted audiences) to identify story themes and newsworthy events to promote and disseminate information.
Maintain department style standards.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor''s degree and five years of related experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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.
Firm understanding of web technologies and applications, including social networking, social media tools, and current communication trends.
Excellent interpersonal skills and able to interact effectively with a diverse array of people, including senior leaders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines.
Excellent time management skills.
Core Duties:
Develop and research ideas for written publication/communication on topics of moderate complexity.
Consult with internal and external customers to understand the need and purpose of a project.
Compose written material for diverse audiences, across a variety of channels.
Manage production of own publications/communications and adhere to deadlines.
Compose written material.
Manage production of own stories, and adhere to deadlines.
Develop, compile and edit supplemental materials that support written communication (i.e., backgrounders, biographies, executive talking points, and other related materials).
Establish and maintain extensive contacts with key sources (media, news services, community organizations and other targeted audiences) to identify story themes and newsworthy events to promote and disseminate information.
Maintain department style standards.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor''s degree and five years of related experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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.
Firm understanding of web technologies and applications, including social networking, social media tools, and current communication trends.
Excellent interpersonal skills and able to interact effectively with a diverse array of people, including senior leaders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines.
Excellent time management skills.