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American Board of Emergency Medicine

<div>ABEM is searching for an experienced Writer &amp; Editor to join our Marketing and Communications team. This position is a full-time, exempt role that is eligible to work fully remote. Those with speciality board or associatiation governance experience are encouraged to apply. Due to the nature of the position, a cover letter and a sample of written work are required as part of the application process. 
Position Summary

This position serves as the primary writer and editor for content for ABEM publications. It involves consistent copywriting skills, ensuring the uniformity of ABEM's style across all print and digital materials utilized both internally and externally. The position is responsible for crafting communications on behalf of the organization and the Board of Directors, which includes content strategy, messaging, and the production of publications, media releases, and web-based materials. The writer and editor will develop copy in various styles, including formal, technical, and marketing, customized to align with the target audience and intended objectives. Additionally, this role collaborates closely with executive leadership to stay current on initiatives and programs at ABEM to develop effective messaging and talking points that support the organization. This position oversees complex review and publication schedules, maintenance strategies, and the systematic organization of content, documents, and media lists. 

Writes and manages technical and editorial materials for ABEM publications, external publications, and the ABEM website. Materials include articles, press releases, talking points, FAQs, newsletters, annual reports, Board and leadership presentations, messaging to other organizations, and other miscellaneous projects. 
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Executes communications plans for ABEM publications and organization-wide projects, including content development, review and editing timelines, sequencing, and monitoring of deadlines. 
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Edits materials for content and ABEM style, including ABEM publications (e.g., Annual Report, newsletter), website materials, other materials upon writer request, presentations (cross-office), and email blasts. Maintains ABEM Style Guide. 
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Manages ABEM presentation library and updates ABEM presentations. Maintains current content, develops new content, and manages reviews and revisions. 
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Manages the content for the Residency Visitation Program (RVP). Maintains and updates program materials including slide presentations, slide libraries, videos, and other media content used in RVP presentations. Maintains RVP BoardEffect webpage. 
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Produces materials and maintains content for the website, including monitoring and auditing the accuracy, currency, and consistency of content. Initiates and coordinates the updating of cyclical and time-sensitive information. 
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Serves as the agenda coordinator for the Communication Committee meetings; drafts agenda books; prepares summaries as needed; and provides appropriate meeting follow-up. 
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<li>Writes and edits scripts, interviews, and editorials featuring ABEM-certified physicians, volunteers, and Directors.</li> 
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Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in marketing, digital media, communications, journalism, or related field required. 
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Three to five years of related experience in copywriting, editing, writing, and content development. 
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Knowledge and experience working with associations, non-profits, and/or board governance. Health care or higher education industry experience preferred. 
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This position is self-directed, has responsibility for meeting deadlines, implementing efficiencies, exercising independent judgement, and engaging in complex problem solving and critical thinking. 
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Proper English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary with superior writing, proofreading, and editing skills. Proven ability to communicate in written form utilizing journalistic, technical, and consumer-marketing writing styles based on audience. 
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Experience and proven skills in writing, copywriting, editing, and proofing using Associated Press (AP) style. 
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Experience working with content management systems and web platforms. 
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Knowledge of communications media, publications, and marketing best practices; utilization of social media marketing and other web-based communication mediums. 
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Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, project management software, videoconferencing software, as well as Adobe Acrobat. 
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Expert customer service and written/verbal communication skills are required. Interacts with high level contacts in multiple functional areas within ABEM, community, government, or media. 
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Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis. 
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Must maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality about sensitive matters and all organizational information. Position requires a high degree of analysis, reasoning, problem solving, creativity, initiative, and interpretative skill. Incumbents must use logic and evaluative thinking to define problems, gather information and draw valid conclusions. 
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<li>Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and compliance and regulation requirements. 
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Knowledge of organizational policies and practices that ensure accountability and transparency in an organization&rsquo;s relationship with its stakeholders. 
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Maintains and actively advances their skills and understanding of best practices in communications, publications, and communication mediums. 
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<li>Ability to travel up to 5 percent of the time (two weeks or less per year).</li> 
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This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an &ldquo;at will&rdquo; relationship.</div>

Writer & Editor

<div>ABEM is searching for an experienced Test Editor. This position is a full-time, exempt role that is eligible to work fully remote. Those with speciality board, test/exam editing experience are encouraged to apply. 
 
POSITION SUMMARY

The Test Editor drafts test items and conducts editorial reviews and item development for various medical examinations and assessments to ensure their quality, integrity, and accuracy. This role involves editing, revising, and finalizing complex written and graphic medical examination material. The Test Editor also collaborates with staff and guides physician volunteers/subject matter experts (SMEs) through all aspects of item development. 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
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<ul><li>Reviews and edits medical examination material, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to appropriate guidelines and style guides for high-stakes physician specialty certification.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provides quality control review of items, cases, and item writer evaluation materials, including higher-level content editing such as appropriateness for exam pool and clarity of testing points.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintains quality standards through finalizing examination material via rigorous editing, peer review, and application/publication review of complex written and graphic content.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provides authors and SMEs with feedback, including higher-level content editing such as appropriateness for the item pool and clarity of testing points.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Works closely with staff and SMEs to guide examination development projects, including the facilitation of in-person and remote examination program meetings.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Serves as a liaison and primary point of contact with physician volunteers and vendors who support item development activities.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Creates initial draft of annual item assignments for volunteers, and makes recommendations to exam editors, ensuring the assignments meet the needs of each item pool.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Facilitates case development meetings and provides ongoing guidance to case development teams between meetings.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Implements onboarding program, including training of new SMEs.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participates in planning and implementation of the annual Item Writers Workshop, including on-site support and SME management.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Collaborates in the design, critique, documentation, and implementation of new or improved editorial processes and procedures.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Collaborates in the development and assures adherence to best practices with regard to editorial manuals, style guides, and other relevant documentation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintains orderly and efficient workflows for all item development activities.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Implements departmental testing and assessment initiatives.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Collaborates in problem-solving by analyzing, documenting, and resolving issues as they emerge.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Represents ABEM when making presentations to stakeholders and other professional audiences (e.g., ATP, ICE, ACES, ABMS Conference).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develops materials for committee, task force, and Board activities.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Fosters and maintains strong relationships with committee members and staff to achieve desired results.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provides technical advice through offering expertise and innovative solutions for content-related challenges to authors, medical editors, and staff.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Staffs the certification examination administrations and additional meetings as assigned.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Performs other duties as needed or assigned.</li></ul></div> 


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
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<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in English, journalism, or related field.</li>
<li>Three to five years of professional editorial or related experience; experience in a medical field or testing environment preferred.</li>
<li>Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.</li>
<li>Advanced written and verbal communication required; must have impeccable grammar and rigorous attention to detail when revising and proofreading.</li>
<li>Ability to synthesize complex medical information and apply edits during live or virtual meetings.</li>
<li>Ability to learn medical terminology as well as approved conventions and styles (e.g., AMA).</li>
<li>Ability to anticipate editorial needs can troubleshoot highly sensitive or confidential issues.</li>
<li>Experience with basic editing of examination items and stimuli, including photographs, videos, and other images, preferred.</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to handle multiple, concurrent, and overlapping projects while meeting deadlines.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.</li>
<li>Must maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality about sensitive matters and all organizational information.</li>
<li>Ability to collaborate with a team in pursuit of quality and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Proficiency in or ability to learn to utilize web-based item banking platforms (e.g., ExamDeveloper), test delivery platforms, and project management software (e.g., Trello, Smartsheet, HubSpot).</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint);</li>
<li>This role is integral to building and maintaining effective relationships with vendors and volunteers.</li>
<li>Ability to travel up to 15% percent of the time.</li></ul> 


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. 
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an &ldquo;at will&rdquo; relationship.</div>

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