Writer wanted (health care, learning experiences, thought leadership) | $600-$750 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA’S MASTER OF HEALTH CARE INNOVATION PROGRAM

Deadline: 25 April 2022

Freelance Writer (temporary): Master of Health Care Innovation Online Program

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Employers By State in 2021.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

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Posted Job Title: Temporary Freelance Writer

Job Profile Title: Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary: Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION

Freelance Writer (temporary): Master of Health Care Innovation Online Program

The University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Health Care Innovation (MHCI) program invites applications for a remote temporary writer position. The writer will discover and tell the stories of learning experiences, thought leadership, and impact of the MHCI, a program that leads from the intersection of health care innovation and online education. An initial commitment would be for spring and summer 2022, to create profiles for a redesigned website. The writer will work with the Senior Marketing Manager and the Director for Online Educational Initiatives.

Through transformative learning experiences, the MHCI forges a diverse network of innovative thinkers and leaders passionate about improving health care. Faculty—drawn from across Penn—are leading experts in health policy, operations management, behavioral economics, innovation methodologies, health equity, and leadership. Students apply their MHCI experience immediately in their work as clinicians, executives, directors, researchers, entrepreneurs, consultants, and more. The program is based in the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy (MEHP) in the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM). We are profoundly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and are seeking candidates who support and foster this commitment.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with MEHP Online staff to determine assignment details, including topics and sources.
• Write copy and headlines for two stories per month (~750 words each) to publish on the MEHP Online website, with a byline. Posts should spotlight the learning experiences, thought leadership, and impact of the Master of Health Care Innovation program. Subjects may include alumni, faculty, students, and the program itself. Content is subject to one round of edits.
• Suggest a featured image to accompany the story.
• Write a 50-word post for LinkedIn and Twitter to accompany each story to promote word-of-mouth about the MHCI.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated interviewing and writing experience, including telling a story concisely and compellingly online, in print, or as multimedia. Writing about health care or higher education is preferred.
• Commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to deliver assignments within scope and on deadline.
• Ability to collaborate with staff on story development and editing.

The expected commitment runs through July 2022 and may be extended and expanded. The position pays $600–750 per story and does not include benefits. Estimated time is 2–10 hours/week and will vary. This position may be carried out remotely. If you are interested, please submit your résumé and two samples along with a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications to Laura C. Hart, Director of Online Educational Initiatives, through Workday. Applications are due by Monday, April 25.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Looking for: Temporary Freelance Writer
• Location: Remote
• Compensation: $600-$750 per story

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Original job posting: Click here

Website: https://www.med.upenn.edu/ethics-and-policy-online/master-of-health-care-innovation/admissions

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