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About American Academy of Ophthalmology

The mission of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is to advance the lifelong learning and professional interests of Ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.s) to ensure that the public can obtain the best possible eye care. Headquartered in San Francisco, the Academy has approximately 29,000 members worldwide and almost 200 employees.

Job Summary

The Editor/News Reporter translates technical scientific information into compelling, accessible stories for a professional audience. This role will assist in the acquisition of news content and write or edit ophthalmic related news and information articles for newsletters and Web using AMA standards/AP style.  This includes content for Academy Express, the editors’ choice section of the O.N.E., and the industry news section of the O.N.E. and the feature articles on O.N.E. known as Current Insight.  This position reports to the Managing Editor.

The Editor/News Reporter will have the opportunity to learn about ophthalmology and write about the latest developments in ophthalmology. This position interfaces with departmental staff, volunteer authors, and communicates with external sources of news and information. As a representative of the Academy, this individual requires excellent communication skills, awareness of the role of the Academy and a professional demeanor.

The ideal candidate for this position will be an experienced medical journalist with strong, recent experience writing concise summaries of medical studies, editing technical articles, and meeting daily deadlines. Candidates should have experience in all facets of news reporting from research to writing and editing.

Responsibilities

• Gather, write and post news content summaries of journal studies daily for the Academy’s internet-based news service.
• Edit news content, including querying authors, incorporating changes, and identifying references or abstracts.
• Assist the Managing Editor with acquisition of news and information from volunteer authors.
• Edit physician-written articles.
• Write concise, informative summaries of ophthalmic journal studies for the associations popular weekly physician newsletter sent internationally to 40,000 physicians and industry leaders.
• Read scientific journals, professional science magazines, ophthalmic trade journals and Web sites to stay up to date on the latest developments in ophthalmology and medicine in general.
• Craft short descriptions and blurbs to promote and introduce new content.
• Copyedit content generated by other Academy editorial staff.
  

Skills and Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a journalist. Experience should include recent experience meeting daily deadlines writing concise summaries of technical content.
• Must be a strong and versatile writer, ideally with medical or science writing experience targeted towards a professional audience. General knowledge of ophthalmology is not required but a plus.
• Ability to write for a variety of formats: Web, hard news, features, Q and A, promotions, and concise summaries.  
• Ability to work under the pressure of daily deadlines with multiple projects, authors, and clients. 
• Excellent research and communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. 
• Ability to create and maintain relationships with physician volunteers. Strong customer service orientation exhibiting tact and diplomacy when working with medical doctors.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) skills are required. Experience with Web page creation tools, Content Management Systems and podcasting preferred.
• BA or BS degree, preferably in English, journalism or related field
  

Starting Salary

$59,130 - $62,000 + possible bonus + excellent full benefits package which includes a yearly 401k contribution from AAO up to 10% of salary

To apply and find more information about the Academy, benefits and culture, visit http://aao.org/jobs

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