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Overall: Assist the editor in operating a professionally run, student-driven newsroom designed to sharpen emerging journalists’ skills, get them published and provide stories for the growing number of nonprofit/community news organizations in Greater Boston and beyond. In coordination with the Newsroom’s editor in chief, the deputy editor will work with classroom instructors to sharpen students’ work and put a high level of quality control on every story that leaves BU.

Please note, the hiring range indicated above is a reflection of the total expected compensation for a 9-month appointment at 50% effort, as this role is part-time. BU Newsroom Deputy Editor (part time)Boston University’s College of Communication invites applications for a part-time deputy editor in the Department of Journalism’s Newsroom program.The program, launched in early 2025, serves news organizations in Greater Boston and beyond and gets students published so they have the clips they need to embark on careers in journalism. We seek an innovative colleague with deep editing experience and is hungry to work with students. We are especially eager to recruit a colleague who supports our institutional commitment to ensuring BU is an environment that is inclusive, equitable and diverse, and one where all constituents can thrive.BU launched this newsroom to provide students real-time, real-world experience in a variety of journalistic endeavors, most especially for digital-first publications. We want our ambitious and talented students to be able to gain invaluable real-world experience while assembling a portfolio of professionally published work that will help launch them toward meaningful careers.    The deputy editor will work with some of the independent and nonprofit news organizations that are blossoming and in need of journalism. In coordination with the Newsroom’s editor in chief, the deputy editor will work with classroom instructors to sharpen students’ work and put a high level of quality control on every story that leaves BU. Several existing classes, from our State House program to our newsroom courses, are filtered through this initiative.  Key duties:   Overall: Assist the editor in operating a professionally run, student-driven newsroom designed to sharpen emerging journalists’ skills, get them published and provide stories for the growing number of nonprofit/community news organizations in Greater Boston and beyond.<ul><li>Edit stories coming through journalism courses to a professional quality so that they are ready to publish in partner news outlets. Edit with the rigor and discipline demanded by the industry’s best newsrooms. Work collaboratively with student journalists to shape stories for publication. Pay strict attention to story structure, logic and grammar. Fact-check rigorously. (75%)</li><li>Provide constructive feedback to students in a collaborative, nurturing style. Offer tips on how to improve their reporting and writing, and honest assessments of areas that need improvement. Give practical advice on navigating challenging reporting situations. Hold students accountable for major errors. Be available to edit stories promptly. (10%)</li><li>Coordinate coverage and story publication with partner news organizations. Collaborate with their editors on coverage areas and needs. Coordinate story assignments and deadlines with editors in partner news organizations and with faculty. Connect students and partner editors so they can trade assignments and story pitches. (10%)</li><li>Help manage deadlines so partner newsrooms have a steady, predictable flow of work for their publications. Deliver polished stories to our news partners on time. Maintain regular communication with news partners so they know which stories are covered and when stories will arrive. Respond to requests and feedback from partners promptly. (5%)</li></ul> Required Skills Qualifications:Deep experience as an assignment editor in a daily newsroom and a talent for nurturing early-career journalists. To apply: For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, CV, and list of three references to greenlee@bu.edu. Please reach out to Professor Steve Greenlee (greenlee@bu.edu) with any questions.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Required Experience

Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world. As a Boston University employee you will be part of a dynamic community where every individual is valued. You'll reap the rewards of being on a college campus, such as direct access to the heart of the education and research community and a myriad of opportunities to help create a positive impact on our students' educational experiences. Education thrives in Boston, and working here – at one of the largest employers in the city – will give you the opportunity to contribute to our mission and work with some of the most experienced educators and staff in the nation.

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BU Newsroom Deputy Editor (part time), Journalism Department, College of Communication

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Military

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Your Opportunity: The Medical-Surgical/Home Health Clinical Editor will be responsible for supporting the Section Editors in overseeing the development of high-quality content within specific content domain(s), applying both clinical knowledge/experience and the principles of evidence-based practice. The candidate must have the ability to analyze and critically appraise medical, nursing and allied health research and literature, write clinical topics and edit work produced by clinical editorial team.

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EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) delivers a fully optimized research experience, seamlessly integrated with a powerful discovery platform to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EBSCO employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, with most embracing hybrid or remote work models. As an AI-enabled service leader, we thrive on innovation, forward-thinking strategies, and the dedication of our exceptional team. At EBSCO, we’re driven to inspire, empower and support research. Our mission is to transform lives by providing reliable and relevant information — when, where and how people need it. We’re seeking dynamic, creative individuals whose diverse perspectives will help us achieve this global, inclusive mission. Join us to help make an impact.

Your Opportunity:
The Medical-Surgical/Home Health Clinical Editor will be responsible for supporting the Section Editors in overseeing the development of high-quality content within specific content domain(s), applying both clinical knowledge/experience and the principles of evidence-based practice. The candidate must have the ability to analyze and critically appraise medical, nursing and allied health research and literature, write clinical topics and edit work produced by clinical editorial team. Healthcare experience is required. Experience in direct patient care preferred.

What You'll Do:
Responsibilities: <ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Write new clinical content topics in several formats for clinical practice tools.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Keep library of current clinical content up to date and relevant </li><li>Takes initiative to identify areas of product development</li><li>Makes decision in consultation with the Section Editor(s) that affect larger groups and more junior team members</li><li>Serve as content specialist within specific content domain(s), and facilitate topic enhancement and development, perform systematic literature surveillance, and regular review of content collection</li><li>Support culture of teamwork and writer development through effective editing and feedback</li><li>Maintain quality of content and participate in quality initiatives</li><li>Project co-manage/co-lead editorial tasks/initiatives as required with Section Editor or Editor-in-Chief</li><li>Other duties as assigned by supervisor </li></ul>

About You:
Required Qualifications: <ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Direct patient care experience in medical-surgical, home health, or long-term care setting</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">> 2 years of writing experience related to medical or scientific content</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Demonstrated understanding/use of principles of evidence-based practice and use of health information technology to support clinical decision making</li><li>Demonstrated ability to extract relevant clinical information from research and write clinical content concisely, exercising judgment to produce content with minimal errors</li><li>Ability to self-manage multiple priorities within deadlines and report on work produced</li><li>Knowledge of PubMed, CINAHL searching strategies</li><li>> 2 years’ experience with MS Office Suite including Word (with use of track changes) and Excel</li><li>Understanding of business process and policies to solve problems, self-motivated to look for solutions</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Advanced degree in a healthcare-related field</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Specialty certification current and in good standing</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Experience assessing evidence, performing critical appraisal and statistical skills sufficient to analyze clinical relevance of all study types</li><li>Demonstrated leadership qualities, such as initiative and a strong work ethic</li><li>Demonstrated interpersonal skills such that feedback is effectively and constructively given and received</li><li>Motivated self-learner with focus on team success</li><li>Proficiency with specific Dynamic Health processes may serve in lieu of minimum required qualifications</li><li>Experience with content management systems and project tracking programs (e.g., SDL, Rally, Distiller)</li></ul>

Pay Range:
USD $68,070.00 - USD $97,240.00 /Yr.

EBSCO

Clinical/Medical Editor II

Analysis Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Business Processes

Clinical Information

Clinical Research

Clinical Support

Content Development

Content Management Systems (CMS)

Decision Support

Health Information Technology

Healthcare

Home Care

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Long-Term Care

Medical Writing

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Word

Multitasking

Nursing

Patient Care

Problem Solving Skills

Product Development

Project Tracking

Quality Assurance

Quality Management

SDL (Specification and Description Language)

Surveillance

Technical Support

Work From Home

Writing Skills

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EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) delivers a fully optimized research experience, seamlessly integrated with a powerful discovery platform to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Your Opportunity: The Section Editor will be responsible for developing and/or editing high-quality content within specific content domain(s), applying both clinical knowledge/experience and the principles of evidence-based medicine.

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EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) delivers a fully optimized research experience, seamlessly integrated with a powerful discovery platform to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EBSCO employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, with most embracing hybrid or remote work models. As an AI-enabled service leader, we thrive on innovation, forward-thinking strategies, and the dedication of our exceptional team. At EBSCO, we’re driven to inspire, empower and support research. Our mission is to transform lives by providing reliable and relevant information — when, where and how people need it. We’re seeking dynamic, creative individuals whose diverse perspectives will help us achieve this global, inclusive mission. Join us to help make an impact.

Your Opportunity:
The Section Editor will be responsible for developing and/or editing high-quality content within specific content domain(s), applying both clinical knowledge/experience and the principles of evidence-based medicine. The candidate must have the ability to analyze and critically appraise medical research and literature and edit work produced by the editorial team.  This is a part-time, compensated position with an expected time commitment of 4-6 hours per week on average over the year. 

What You'll Do:
<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Determine overall editorial Strategic plan for content development and maintenance of your Specialty in collaboration with the Deputy Editor  </li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Help recruit specialists in your field to serve as Topic Editors as needed </li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Perform clinical proofing of DynaMed topics and act as a clinical resource for other team members </li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Participate in quality improvement initiatives </li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Promote product adoption and usage via sales support at conferences or in online meetings with healthcare systems that are considering adoption of DynaMed </li></ul>  Secondary responsibilities (some of which you may participate in):   <ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Participate in the assessment of recently published articles for potential inclusion in DynaMed as well as clinical review of DynaMed content derived from included studies </li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Assume additional responsibility for content, workflow, or projects that create value in pursuing DynaMed’s mission </li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Participate in the development of Hospitalist-focused content and algorithms </li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Oversee selection and clinical review of multimedia within Urology  </li></ul>

About You:
<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>MD or DO with license/certification current and in good standing </li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Specialty board certification (if applicable) </li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Ongoing participation in clinical activity </li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>> 5 years of direct patient care </li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Familiar with the coverage of content in DynaMed in Urology  </li></ul> What sets you apart:   <ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Demonstrated understanding of use of health information technology to support clinical decision-making </li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Ability to exercise judgment, to make decisions and produce content requiring minimal changes </li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Ability to self-manage multiple tasks and priorities within deadlines, and report on work produced </li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Demonstrated leadership qualities, such as initiative and a strong work ethic </li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Demonstrated interpersonal skills such that feedback is effectively and constructively given </li></ul>

Pay Range:
USD $113,455.00 - USD $162,075.00 /Yr.

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