Senior Writer/Editor

Association of American Medical Colleges
403(b), remote work
United States, D.C., Washington
655 K St Nw Ste 100 (Show on map)
Jul 10, 2025
Who We Are: The Association of American Medical Colleges is a not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming health care by supporting the entire spectrum of medical education, medical research, and patient care conducted by our member institutions. We are dedicated to the communities we serve and steadfast in our goal to improve the health of all. At the AAMC, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Highlights include: Remote Work - Fully remote work available for most positions Retirement Savings - Generous 403(b) employer contributions and financial wellness resources, including professional financial advising. Health & Wellness Perks - Fitness and bicycle subsidies, on-site and virtual wellness programs (live yoga, meditation, mental health webinars, flu shot clinics, and more) Support & Family Care - Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and back-up care options for children, adults, elders, and even pets Additional information can be found on our website. Why us, why now The Senior Writer is responsible for elevating the brand reputation of the AAMC, communicating AAMC's value to our member institutions and the public, and advancing AAMC thought leadership and strategic priorities through highly visible digital content, including news articles, op-eds, website copy, social media, and special reports. The Senior Writer will report and write comprehensive news and opinion articles on a range of topics in academic medicine. In addition to developing expertise in one or more of the AAMC's key mission areas (biomedical research, patient care, medical education), the Senior Writer will be adept at translating AAMC legislative priorities, member innovation and initiatives, and medical research and data into compelling narratives. How you will make an impact Opinion & Thought Leadership Content: Attend meetings, track news cycles and policy developments, and interview subject matter experts, including senior leaders across the association, to gain a better understanding of the key issues affecting academic medicine - specifically the AAMC's work to advocate for medical schools and teaching hospitals on Capitol Hill. Research and write opinion pieces, special reports, website copy, and social media content that communicates the value of the AAMC and its work. News & Feature Writing: Write comprehensive stories on complex topics that help drive understanding of key issues in medical education, patient care, and medical research, and that elevate the AAMC as a leading voice for academic medicine. Develop internal and external sources, and conduct background research, to inform reporting. In the case of data-driven stories, connect with internal AAMC data and research teams to clarify trends and develop graphics to accompany stories. Shepherd stories through the comprehensive internal review and copyediting processes. Assist editorial director with additional tasks, including soliciting and editing viewpoints from academic experts, and writing social copy to support promotion of news stories. Content development: Develop story ideas consistent with AAMC strategic priorities by attending AAMC meetings and webinars, connecting with staff around the association, reading key news media and scientific journals, maintaining connections with constituents, and otherwise staying abreast of news and trends in academic medicine. Present ideas for news articles and opinion pieces to the Editorial Team during regular story development meetings. What you will bring to the role Required Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 8-10 years of experience as a writer, including at least 3-5 years as a health writer, with a record of producing high-quality news articles. Experience in journalism or communications is essential, with a record of producing well-researched, well-written articles on deadline. Preferred Experience: Experience producing op-eds or similar work that expresses a point of view is a major plus. Remote Work Eligibility This position is eligible for remote work in the contiguous US Compensation Grade Range $86,955.00-$102,300.00 Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors may include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, as well as internal equity, market, and business considerations. If a bachelor's degree is required, related work experience may be substituted in some positions. One year of college course work at an accredited institution is equivalent to one year of related work experience. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The AAMC is committed to the policy of an equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other personnel practices. The AAMC will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, past or current military service, or any other legally protected characteristic. Please attach a resume as part of the application process. It is important that files DO NOT include periods ( . ) within the file name. BROWSER REQUIREMENTS: Applications must be submitted using Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, orMicrosoft Edge.