SENIOR CONTENT WRITER AND PRODUCER
Req #: | 176367 |
Department: | INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH METRICS AND EVALUATION |
Job Location: | Other Location, South Lake Union |
Posting Date: | 01/27/2020 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | Salary is commensurate with experience and education |
Shift: | First Shift |
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for six consecutive years.
HME is an independent research center at the University of Washington whose mission is to monitor global health conditions and health systems, as well as to evaluate interventions, initiatives, and reforms. The aim is to provide policymakers, donors, and researchers the evidence base necessary to help solve the world’s most important health problems.
This requires creativity and innovation, which is cultivated by an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment. If you join IHME, you’ll be joining a team of mission-oriented people who are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse workforce that respects and appreciates differences, and embraces collaboration.
IHME has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Content Writer and Producer.
The Senior Content Writer and Producer will achieve policy impact by managing strategy for and production of audience-centric content. This role will be a senior content writer and producer in the policy sphere. They will oversee a large portfolio of content with the ultimate goal of seeding uptake of findings by decision makers and policy influencers. They will lead the development and execution of a content strategy that raises awareness among target audiences and increases their engagement with IHME’s work. They will also develop and manage relationships with influential thought leaders to increase policy impact through content.
The Senior Content Writer and Producer will be a skilled writer, editor, and communicator, and able to quickly connect IHME’s findings to the needs of stakeholders in the policy sphere and beyond. They will be adept at managing complex projects and communication for a number of projects simultaneously.
This position will independently oversee the work of and/or supervise writer(s) on the Network Engagement team. Overall, the Senior Content Writer and Producer will be an essential member of a collaborative team in a challenging and exciting work environment.
Responsibilities Include:
Content Production
Leadership and Project Management
Engagement
Research Command
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
REQUIREMENTS:
Additional Requirements:
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
DESIRED
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Application Process:
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