Journalist/editor/writer (lay Audience Writer) Position At The Nih
Kelly Scientific Resources (Montgomery County, Maryland)

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Kelly Services is a global leader in the staffing industry and has been in the people business since 1946. Our mission is not to be the biggest staffing company, but to be the best staffing company. In keeping with this mission we vow to provide our clients with the best candidates that the market has to offer. In a continuation of this excellence we are currently staffing for a Tech Writer (Science/immunology writing background) to work onsite with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health. This is a long term contract position for a Biologist which offers: Competitive salary with comprehensive benefit package Free training and tremendous growth opportunity Opportunity to work at NIH, world's foremost medical research center Please email an attach word doccument copy of your resume to tdamien@mail.nih.gov if you would like to apply for this position!!! Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at www.kellyservices.com . ORGANIZATION. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Bethesda, MD 20892 TASKS/SERVICES. The contractor shall: ' Facilitate inquiries from reporters, identifying message opportunities, following SOPs and supporting spokespeople in close coordination with team. ' Suggest, identify, and develop proactive story ideas that support NIAID messages and program priorities. ' Translate technical and scientific subject matter into clear and concise text. ' Ensure that written content is clear, consistent with NIAID style, and free of bureaucratic or overly dense language. ' Develop and edit content for NIAID print publications, Web pages, and intranet. ' Perform extensive background research by interviewing NIAID employees or grantees and by reviewing existing documentation. ' Keep apprised of events and media coverage related to infectious diseases, biodefense, and ongoing NIAID/NIH research. ' Make recommendations to project leads on editorial or communications issues. ' Handle and/or assist in special writing assignments. ' Research and track reports covering infectious diseases and biodefense. ' Work products and documents related to facilitating inquiries from reporters, identifying message opportunities, and following SOPs. ' Work products and documents related to suggesting, indentifying, and developing proactive story ideas that support NIAID messages and priorities. ' Work products and documents related to translating technical and scientific subject matter into clear and concise text. ' Work products and documents related to developing and editing content for NIAID print publications, Web pages, and intranet. ' Work products and documents related to keeping apprised of events and media coverage related to infectious diseases, biodefense, and ongoing NIAID/NIH research. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSE, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR OTHER EXPERTISE REQUIRED. The contractor must have: ' Minimum of five years of specialized experience in writing and editing a range of high-quality materials for print and electronic publications. ' Knowledge of and skill in journalistic-style media writing. Specific work experience involving health related topics for dissemination to the general public and/or specialized audiences; wrote or edited newsletters or other publications while working in a press office ' Specific experience in media/press relations (participated in news conferences or media briefings; developed or participated in the development of news releases; prepared written responses to media requests for information; interacted with health and science reporters, etc) Experience preparing backgrounders, talking points and advice/support for spokespeople ' Demonstrated experience in writing user-friendly communications for a scientific or related organization ' Extreme attention to detail ' Ability to work well with others ' Willingness to take initiative and work independently ' Bachelors degree in Journalism, English, or related field ' Proficiency in Microsoft Office