Writer and Editor

Organization description

Le Centre universitaire de santé McGill (CUSM) est un centre hospitalier universitaire intégré, reconnu à l’échelle internationale pour l’excellence de ses programmes cliniques, de sa recherche et de son enseignement. Le CUSM a pour objectif d’assurer aux patients des soins fondés sur les connaissances les plus avancées dans le domaine de la santé et de contribuer au progrès des connaissances.
**Job Description**:
RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position summary

Reporting to the Director, Communications & Marketing, the CHILD-BRIGHT Writer and Editor will help advance our SPOR research work by collecting testimonials and documenting the challenges and benefits of patient engagement in research, via stories and other written communications content. This is to help illustrate changes to health and/or the health care system, to help engage new community members, and to help highlight the impact of our work.

General Duties
You will play a key role in helping to document the impact of patient engagement in our research network by:

- Planning and carrying out interviews with various network stakeholders (patient-partners, youth, researchers, etc.),
- Drafting content such as stories, blog posts, newsletter features, web pages, reports, social media content, etc., to highlight the challenges and benefits of patient engagement in research, and to help us illustrate impact.

You will assume the task of coordinating these stories, from start to finish, including:

- Pitching story ideas,
- Coordinating the writing, editing, translation and approval process, with all parties involved,
- Validating the quality of the French translations, and making corrections as necessary,
- Collecting photos and signed photo waivers, where required,
- Uploading your stories to the network’s website, to our blog, etc.,
- Drafting a marketing plan, including social media posts, and proposing a visibility plan for each story.

As part of your role, you will help provide tools to other network members to help them draft patient-oriented content of their own, for example:

- Producing reference documents such as terminology guides, lay language guidelines, etc.

You will also support the Director of Communications & Marketing on various communications and administrative tasks, including:

- Providing general editing and proofreading support, in English and French,
- Helping to update network communications, publications, and channels,
- Pitching and carrying out communications plans to promote CHILD-BRIGHT’s work and impact during awareness days,
- Updating distribution lists, generating activity reports, updating editorial calendars, etc.

Website of the organization

Education / Experience
- Excellent written and communication skills, in English and French,
- Three (3) years of related experience in the fields of communications, writing, or journalism,
- University degree in journalism, communications, or in a related field, or an equivalent level of training and experience,
- Demonstrated skills in interviewing, writing, editing, and proofreading (English is the primary working language, but all materials are produced in both official languages),
- Ability to translate scientific or complex topics to language understood by the layperson,
- Strong organizational, planning, multitasking and time-management skills, proven ability to successfully meet deadlines,
- High attention to detail,
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups ,
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products ,
- Working knowledge of digital communication platforms and tools (Squarespace, Mailchimp, YouTube, etc.) graphic design software (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter), an asset ,
- Knowledge and interest in brain-based developmental disabilities, an asset.

Additional information

**Status**: Full-time, temporary (one year with possibility of renewal)

**Pay Scale**: $47,320 to $87,887.80 per year, commensurate with education and experience

**Work Shift**: 9 AM to 5 PM, Mondays to Fridays

**Work Site**: 5252 Boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest, hybrid or remote position

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.
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