Senior Writer and Editor, Medical Content

American Cancer Society

. Lead strategic identification of emerging, time-sensitive oncology topics and evaluate their relevance for news and cancer.org content .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical journalism and health communications, with a strong ability to create and edit content that engages public audiences. Proficient in evaluating scientific literature and trends to inform high-impact content strategies while ensuring compliance and organizational reputation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Writing Certification7-10 Years Medical Journalism ExperienceExpertise in Writing and Editing Medical ContentProficiency with Web Content Management SystemsKnowledge of SEO and Health Literacy Best Practices

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Hard Skills

Medical WritingContent DevelopmentScientific Literature EvaluationStorytelling SkillsHTML UnderstandingHealth CommunicationsEditing SkillsResearch EvaluationContent StrategyUser Experience Evaluation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationDecision-MakingTime ManagementRelationship-Building

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Experience ManagerWindows Operating SystemOffice Suite SoftwareProject Management SoftwareCollaboration Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Writer Certified

Industry Keywords

OncologyHealth CommunicationsMedical JournalismContent StrategySEO Best PracticesHealth LiteracyEmerging TrendsPublic AudiencesScientific ContentCompliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AEM

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategic identification of emerging, time-sensitive oncology topics and evaluate their relevance for news and cancer.org content
Write, edit, and refine cancer news and information for public audiences
Develop innovative content and storytelling approaches to strengthen ACS visibility and engage audiences
Conduct interviews with clinicians, researchers, and other subject matter experts
Collaborate with medical editors, SEO team, and editorial staff on editorial strategy, style consistency, content gaps, and user search behavior
Advise leadership on content opportunities and priorities
Support accurate, relevant, and timely medical content creation to protect organizational reputation, ensure compliance, and reduce risk
Periodically travel for team meetings, strategic partner collaboration, conferences, or training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, or other related field required
Medical Writer Certified credential or equivalent
Minimum of 7 to 10 years of medical journalism, health communications, medical writing, or related experience
Expertise in reporting, writing, and editing medical and scientific content
Ability to identify emerging trends, evaluate scientific developments, and recommend high-impact content opportunities independently
Ability to evaluate scientific literature, research findings, and clinical evidence for public audiences
Exceptional storytelling skills across multiple formats
Knowledge of health literacy best practices
Proficiency with Windows operating system and Office suite software
Proficiency with Web Content Management Systems, preferably AEM (Adobe Experience Manager)
Familiarity with SEO, user experience, and accessibility best practices
Understanding of basic HTML and general web development concepts
Familiarity with project management and collaboration software, preferably Monday
Excellent collaboration, consultative, relationship-building, communication, time management, organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills
Ability to build credibility with clinicians, researchers, and subject matter experts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off policy
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Retirement benefits
Wellness programs
Professional development programs to enhance staff skills