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Copywriter/Editor - Growing Healthcare Org - Flexible Remote

Overview:

The Copywriter/Editor position is an intergral member of the Corporate Communications team. The position will require 2 days in our Worcester office (typically Mondays & Thursdays) and 3 days remote. We are looking for an energetic and creative writer/editor with a writing portfolio that can juggle multiple competing deadlines with quick turn around time.

About us:

Fallon Health is a company that cares. We prioritize our members—always—making sure they get the care they need and deserve. Founded in 1977 in Worcester, Massachusetts, Fallon Health delivers equitable, high-quality, coordinated care and is continually rated among the nation’s top health plans for member experience, service, and clinical quality. We believe our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and unique capabilities allow us to better serve our members. We embrace and encourage differences in age, race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and other characteristics that make people unique. Today, guided by our mission of improving health and inspiring hope, we strive to be the leading provider of government-sponsored health insurance programs—including Medicare, Medicaid, and PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)— in the region. Learn more at fallonhealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Brief Summary of purpose:

The Copywriter/Editor is responsible for the concepting, writing, editing, and proofreading of assigned corporate and marketing communication materials for various audiences including employees, prospects, members, providers, brokers, and the community. Works collaboratively with members of the Corporate Relations team to help implement communication strategies for various audiences.

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Develops creative concepts and appropriate copy for communications materials.
Provides editing/proofreading expertise on copy developed by other members of the Corporate Relations team.
Develops a strong understanding of regulatory requirements/constraints.
Creates materials that accurately reflect defined communication plans and strategies, and that represent Fallon Health’s brand and culture.
Researches, as needed, Fallon Health and competitor products/services/image to ensure ability to write accurate, on-target copy/concepts for assigned projects that successfully position the organization with target audiences.
Adheres to correct grammar usage, clarity, proper tone, and corporate style.
Participates in special projects as assigned that further the communication goals of Fallon Health.
Engages in any professional development or training necessary to stay current both within the health care industry and area of expertise, including state and federal regulations that govern communications-related activities.

Qualifications:

Experience

Four to seven years’ experience with a strong corporate or marketing background that demonstrates writing for results.
Prolific writer with experience working in a highly regulated, competitive field for a corporate industry. Health care or insurance background preferred.
Strong time and/or project management, editing, and proofreading skills are necessary.
Must have ability to write clear, compelling copy in a variety of formats (ads, newsletters, blogs, social posts, press releases, website, annual report, RFP responses, etc.) and styles for a variety of audiences (employees, customers, etc.), interpreting complex information and presenting it in a clear format.
Demonstrated experience interviewing subjects for features and articles and pitching and presenting concepts.
Must have experience with AP style and usage and excellent command of standard American English, and its spelling and grammar.
Knowledge of medical and insurance terminology, or the ability to quickly acquire and use such terminology.
Ability to establish and adjust priorities, handle multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Must be detail oriented.

Fallon Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Fallon Health Vaccination Requirements:

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, members and communities we serve, Fallon Health now requires all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status. As of 2/1/2022 all roles not designated as “Remote” require full COVID-19 vaccination and Fallon Health will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

Fallon Health Glassdoor Company Review

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