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American Association for Cancer Research · 1 day ago

Senior Science Writer

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

The American Association for Cancer Research is focused on advancing cancer research and education. The Senior Science Writer will translate complex scientific data related to cancer research into accessible content for various audiences, while also supporting the AACR's communication and public relations efforts.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalService Industry

Responsibilities

Writing and editing scientific press releases, blog posts, and features about cancer research advances from the AACR’s conferences, journal articles, and other scientific sources

Developing scientific content for the AACR websites and social media platforms

Staying abreast of the latest developments in various areas of cancer research, including basic and translational research, population research, and preclinical and clinical research

Researching and gathering information on scientific topics of interest and participating in the SciComm Journal Club

Assisting with the development of scientific video content for blogs and websites

Assisting with writing scripts and letters for leadership, newsletter, Annual Report, and other content

Collaborating with SciComm members and media relations staff to help identify important cancer research advances from AACR’s journals, scientific conferences, programs, and other initiatives to communicate to the scientific/medical press, national press, policymakers, cancer research community, and the public

Occasionally traveling to AACR conferences and other scientific programs to cover important scientific advances on the blog and websites as required

Collaborating with other members of the AACR about science communications projects that support the AACR’s mission and goals

Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into lay language for press releases and other written materials, including science backgrounders, blog posts, development activities, and reports

Ability to write compelling science content for lay audiences

Skill to develop scientific video content, including interviews and editing

Possesses outstanding editing skills and knowledge of AP style guide

Excellent interpersonal skills, including being a team player capable of working effectively with AACR colleagues, membership, and leadership

Good understanding of biomedical terminology

Proficiency in social media

Qualification

Scientific writingEditing skillsBiomedical scienceSocial media proficiencyCancer research experienceAP style guide knowledgeVideo content developmentInterpersonal skills

Required

PhD in biomedical science

Minimum of seven years of experience writing science content for a variety of target audiences, including scientists, media, and lay readers

Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into lay language for press releases and other written materials, including science backgrounders, blog posts, development activities, and reports

Ability to write compelling science content for lay audiences

Skill to develop scientific video content, including interviews and editing

Possesses outstanding editing skills and knowledge of AP style guide

Excellent interpersonal skills, including being a team player capable of working effectively with AACR colleagues, membership, and leadership

Good understanding of biomedical terminology

Proficiency in social media

Writing and editing scientific press releases, blog posts, and features about cancer research advances from the AACR's conferences, journal articles, and other scientific sources

Developing scientific content for the AACR websites and social media platforms

Staying abreast of the latest developments in various areas of cancer research, including basic and translational research, population research, and preclinical and clinical research

Researching and gathering information on scientific topics of interest and participating in the SciComm Journal Club

Assisting with the development of scientific video content for blogs and websites

Assisting with writing scripts and letters for leadership, newsletter, Annual Report, and other content

Collaborating with SciComm members and media relations staff to help identify important cancer research advances from AACR's journals, scientific conferences, programs, and other initiatives to communicate to the scientific/medical press, national press, policymakers, cancer research community, and the public

Occasionally traveling to AACR conferences and other scientific programs to cover important scientific advances on the blog and websites as required

Collaborating with other members of the AACR about science communications projects that support the AACR's mission and goals