Developmental Editor for Medical Residency Application: CV & Personal Statement

We are seeking an experienced writer/editor specializing in CVs and personal statements to support medical residency applications.

REQUIRED: Professional experience writing/editing graduate-level CVs and personal statements.

NOTE: This is a professional copyediting/copywriting role. Clients submit a first draft and remain involved throughout the process by providing clarification and expanding on experiences as needed, while the editor takes ownership of all revision and editing work.

*At this time, we are seeking professional writers, not physicians, for this role.

Key Dates & Commitment

• May-June: Paid training, 1-2 hours weekly
• June: Supervised writing/editing work, 10-15 hours weekly
• July 1 – Sept 23: Client-facing editing & document development (15-25+ hours weekly)

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with medical residency applicants, applying strong rhetorical judgment, organizational insight, and polished editing to refine high-stakes application materials.

Core Competencies

• Application Context & Narrative Judgment: Assess, organize, and refine personal narratives within professional application materials.
• Writing & Editing Excellence: Elevate written materials through precise, polished editing while preserving the applicant’s authentic voice.
• Client-Facing Communication: Engage professionally with clients, interpret feedback, and communicate edits or suggestions clearly and effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Work within tight word counts while maintaining consistency, tone, and alignment with company standards and deadlines.
• AI Awareness & Responsibility: Use AI tools judiciously to support, not replace, original writing and editing. Writing submissions that rely heavily on AI-generated content will not be accepted.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience in medical writing and some familiarity with the residency application process (ERAS/NRMP) or similar graduate/professional common applications.
• Demonstrate a strong instinct for preserving an applicant’s voice while applying nuanced rhetorical judgment to strengthen their narrative.
• Bring a background in academic, technical, and narrative writing, with experience refining content under strict word or character limits.
• Be comfortable working within structured editing workflows and adhering to defined style guidelines.
• Collaborate effectively and learn through feedback with layered reviews (lead editor + physician consultant).
• Maintain a team-oriented, proactive approach, with the initiative to exceed expectations and contribute to a high-quality client experience.

Key Responsibilities

• CV Development: Strategically tailor and polish CVs.
• Personalized Storytelling: Collaborate with clients to refine their unique stories and develop impactful personal statements.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with clients and internal team members to refine and finalize application components.
• Additional Documents: Draft/edit , letters of interest, thank you letters, letters of intent, program-specific personal statement adaptations, etc.

Importance of the NRMP Match Application: The residency application process is a competitive, high-pressure cycle involving written submissions (MyERAS CV/common application, personal statements, LoRs), interviews, and two-way ranking. Each year, tens of thousands of applicants compete for a limited number of residency positions, making it essential to stand out among similarly qualified candidates. Strong written materials play a critical role in securing interviews, and your work helps ensure each application is refined, cohesive, and positioned for success.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $950.00 - $3,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• In 3-5 sentences, what makes you the ideal fit for this role with Class Act Match Consulting?
• We are looking for organic, human responses. AI-generated submissions will not be considered. Who are you, beyond your resume? (100-200 words)

Work Location: Remote