Medical/Health Writer & Editor, YourTotalHealth.com

CITY: Boca Raton STATE: FloridaCOUNTRY: USAEssential Functions (Responsibilities):The Medical/Health Writer Editor, Health Centers, creates and manages consumer content that focuses on health and medical topics, ranging from women's and children's health to conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, allergies and asthma. Develops compelling, engaging, and up-to-date content that educates and informs consumers in a friendly, understandable and helpful tone/voice Conceives of, writes and edits health and medical content that is engaging, accurate, and current Fact-checks and copy-edits content. Maintains core content accuracy and timeliness through regular scheduled reviews and coordination with medical expert reviewers. Develops e-newsletters and alerts Writes engaging headlines and hyperlink text ("touts") that drive traffic Stays up-to-date on news and events related to medical and health topics Uses knowledge of health and conditions topics, combined with expertise in online health consumer behavior, as well as excellent writing and editing skills, to develop compelling and engaging online programming Coordinates with producers of packages that effectively integrate content, tools, video, community, medical experts and third-party content Works with matrix teams such as design, photo, technology, video, community, sales, marketing and PR, as needed. Works with research and metrics team to assess site performance, ensure proper tracking and effectively implement SEO Coordinates with medical experts and other sources for content development and review Takes on other editorial and content management tasks as neededQualifications/Requirements:

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (Journalism, English, Communications), plus minimum 2 years writing and editing consumer health/medical content, preferably in an online environment Minimum one year of experience in using content management systems (Vignette 7 preferred) as well as familiarity with using Microsoft office (e.g., Microsoft Word); use of SEO in writing/editing Minimum one year of experience in communicating with/reaching consumers on health-related and/or women's and lifestyle topics

Eligibility Requirements:Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job#: 820934). Willingness to work overtime with short notice.Must be willing to work at the Boca Raton, FL locationMust be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation.Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.Must be 18 years or older.Desired:

Desired Characteristics: Ability to multi-task, and to keep on top of the details-all while keeping the big picture in mind. Experience in and/or passion for reaching consumers on condition and health-related topics Passionate about digital media/Internet in communicating with/reaching consumers to improve health-related behavior Experience collaborating and coordinating the work the work of producers, writers, designers, photo editors, technical staff, video experts and others to produce online content Teamwork - can work independently and in a small group Understanding of Web 2.0/latest trends in the interactive industry Knowledge of online health industryGeneral:NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We develop, produce and market entertainment, news and information to a global market. NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. Job #820934