Writer/Editor Consultant – Institutional History Book Project

Job Summary

ADA Forsyth Institute seeks an experienced journalist, writer, or editor to assist in the development of a book documenting the Institute's history and its evolution as a pioneer in dental and oral health research.

About the Role

The project involves archival materials, research data, and interviews. A draft manuscript for much of the text is available.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize, organize, write, and edit archival materials, research data, and interviews into a compelling and cohesive narrative suitable for publication.
• Collaborate with Institute leadership, Communications, and Senior Investigator to ensure the manuscript accurately reflects Forsyth's history, scientific contributions, and lasting impact on the field.

Requirements

• Experience researching, writing, and editing books.
• Strong journalism, nonfiction writing, or editorial background.
• Experience covering healthcare, science, medicine, public health, or related topics.
• Knowledge of the history of science, medicine, or research institutions is preferred.
• Excellent research, interviewing, writing, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience researching, writing, and editing books.
• Strong journalism, nonfiction writing, or editorial background.
• Experience covering healthcare, science, medicine, public health, or related topics.
• Knowledge of the history of science, medicine, or research institutions is preferred.
• Excellent research, interviewing, writing, and communication skills.

Benefits

This is a project-based consulting engagement. Compensation will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications and will be structured around agreed-upon project milestones and deliverables.

Pay

Compensation will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications and will be structured around agreed-upon project milestones and deliverables.

Schedule

Compensation will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications and will be structured around agreed-upon project milestones and deliverables.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• A brief statement describing their interest in and qualifications for the project;
• A résumé or CV; and
• Links to published articles, books, writing samples, or other relevant work.