Writers wanted (addiction recovery) | $100+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: WEBMD

WebMD is currently looking for experienced freelance medical writers to contribute articles that are both scientifically sound and general audience-accessible for its affiliated content. The goal of these articles is to offer consumers valuable and unique information on niche addiction recovery topics, while also connecting them with healthcare services they may need.

Accuracy is our #1 priority, so we’re looking for writers who:

• Have a medical research/writing background.
• Are able to grasp and accurately cite various forms of scientific data and research, such as peer-reviewed medical literature and government publications.
• Can communicate complicated medical data, principles, or information in an accessible, useful manner for a lay audience.
• Can annotate their own work with citations and references that corroborate their statements.
• Have experience interviewing subject matter experts in order to glean credible and relevant information.
• Are able to share a portfolio of medical and/or healthcare content that they’ve authored.

This is a 100% freelance, telecommuting position. Assignments, writing, editing, and submissions are all handled through our online system. You’ll need a computer, Internet access, the ability to remotely interview subject matter experts, and the ability to deliver clean, informative, and energetic copy.

We invite writers with real-world experience and expertise in addiction medicine to apply–especially those that have current or recent work experience as a(n):

• State-licensed or certified addiction counselor
• Licensed substance abuse social worker
• Licensed clinical social worker
• Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN)
• Advance Practice Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN-AP)
• Addiction nursing assistant
• Psychiatric nurse
• Licensed marriage and family therapist
• Addiction psychologist
• Addiction psychiatrist
• Detox specialist
• Addiction case manager

Additionally, those with the following qualifications are highly encouraged to apply:

• Bachelor’s degree in Addiction Counseling
• Master’s degree in Addiction Counseling
• State license or certification for Addiction Counseling
• Master of Social Work
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Master of Science in Nursing

Those with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or English–in addition to medical writing experience–may also be considered.

Pay starts at $100.00 per 1,000-1,500 word article.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

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Website: https://www.webmd.com/

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