Senior Freelance Writer/Editor

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission as a not-for-profit supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Writing, or a related field of study (experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree)
• 3-5 years of experience in editing or proofreading, with experience leading a team of editors and writers
• 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

Benefits

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

Pay

$38.25 - $55.64/hourly (Grade 7). Base pay is determined by skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other essential factors.

Schedule

• Employee Type: Per Diem
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Work Location: 50 Staniford Street (remote work possible)