Writer/Editor

**GENERAL SUMMARY POSITION**:The Pulmonary Hypertension Association seeks a highly organized creative individual with exceptional writing talents to fill the role of writer-editor in a fast-paced mission-driven communications department. The writer-editor is a manager position in the Communications team, working with PHA staff across departments to develop content that engages and informs people affected by pulmonary hypertension. The position supports development of editorial content from conception to publication, in print and online, in both original and repurposed formats. The writer-editor collaborates across departments and with members of the PHA community to stay informed about association news and activities and develop content that advances PHA’s mission, membership and services. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**: • Write content for PHAssociation.org, PHA News, Pathlight magazine and special projects, with an understanding for tailoring content to a variety of print, digital and online formats. Duties including brainstorming topics, soliciting ideas, contacting sources and contributors; researching, writing and editing; fact-checking and proofreading; and ensuring content is timely, relevant and consistent.• Research and interview subject-matter experts to produce short- and long-form content, including technical and scientific topics translated into lay terms.• Work collaboratively with PHA staff to write, edit and update online and print materials and suggest best ways to present information.• Edit online content in a timely fashion.• Attend department or project meetings as needed.• Contribute to PHA style guide and writer guidelines.• Support PHA staff and perform other communications-related duties as assigned, consistent with organizational goals.• Attend annual events, such as the PHA conference and symposium, capturing content for use across platforms. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED**: • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communi