Bionews, Inc. · 4 hours ago
Dravet Syndrome News Columnist
United States
Contract
Remote
New Grad, Entry LevelBionews, Inc. is a digital news company dedicated to creating communities for patients with rare and chronic diseases. They are looking for a Dravet Syndrome News Columnist who is a member of the Dravet syndrome community to write personal essays that inform, inspire, and empathize with patients and caregivers.
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Responsibilities
Fulfill 1x weekly deadlines as agreed upon on hire
Communicate efficiently with your managers and editors
Submit 400-800 word drafts that adhere to Bionews policies and procedures
Aside from exceptions, drafts should not take more than 45 minutes to edit
Fulfill revisions as requested by editors in a timely manner
Complete training assigned by Bionews HR
Qualification
Required
You MUST be a member of the Dravet syndrome community -- caregiver preferred -- in order to apply for this position
Prior experience with writing for an audience
At least three months' direct experience with having or caring for someone with Dravet syndrome
Caregivers must be direct relatives, guardians, or spouses
Fundamentals of how Dravet syndrome works
A swift and independent learner of Internet technology
A creative mind capable of regularly generating unique content that appeals to target audiences
Time management
Advanced creative writing
Internet access and use
Native or fluent English writing and reading abilities
Preferred
Experience in being professionally edited for publication
Experienced in generating a blog or column
Participation in support groups, internet forums, or community groups relevant to Dravet syndrome
The content needs or wants of the Dravet community
Experience in using WordPress for content creation
Experience with the Slack communication app
Company
Bionews, Inc.
Bionews is a digital health solutions company dedicated to empowering more than 50 rare disease communities with trusted information, news, and connections.
Founded in 2013
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris Comish
Founder / CEO
Jeff LaPointe
Executive Vice President of Technology
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