Staff Writer

Summary

Join BuzzRx's growing editorial team as a Staff Writer (Contract-to-Hire, Remote)! This role involves creating 1-2 high-quality blog posts daily on healthcare topics. You will conduct thorough research, optimize content for SEO, and collaborate with the Content Manager and medical review team. The initial 3-month contract offers the potential for full-time conversion based on performance. The ideal candidate possesses strong writing and research skills, SEO expertise, and experience in health and wellness content creation. This remote position provides flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience with high-level writing and editing skills
• 1-2+ years of professional writing experience, with a portfolio of published content, ideally in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or related sectors
• Strong understanding of SEO, including keyword research, content optimization, and Google ranking
• Ability to conduct thorough research using reputable sources such as PubMed, NIH, CDC, and other trusted medical and pharmaceutical databases
• Ability to write and deliver 1-2 blogs per day while maintaining quality and accuracy under tight deadlines
• Excellent proofreading skills, ensuring content is free of errors and meets industry standards
• Strong written skills, with the ability to explain complex healthcare topics in an easy-to-understand manner
• Experience using content management platforms (CMS) to publish and manage content

Responsibilities

• Write 1-2 blog posts per day on various topics related to healthcare, pharmaceutical products, treatments, wellness, and medical conditions, ensuring the content is accurate, accessible, and optimized for search engines
• Conduct thorough research using credible medical and pharmaceutical sources to ensure the information is accurate and current. Stay up to date on the latest trends in healthcare and pharmaceutical topics
• Implement SEO best practices in each article, including keyword research, on-page SEO, meta descriptions, header tags, and image optimization, to ensure content ranks well on search engines
• Create content that consistently follows the company’s content guidelines, style guide, and tone
• Work closely with the Content Manager and medical review team to manage editorial calendars and content goals
• Thoroughly proofread and edit your work and provide constructive feedback on others’ content as needed
• Track content performance using analytics tools and adjust strategies based on results to continually improve blog traffic, conversions, and SEO

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Conductor or other related platforms for SEO analysis and optimization
• Relevant medical or healthcare-related certifications (e.g., pharmacy technician, nursing)
• Familiarity with marketing in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical industries
• Experience using SEO tools such as Conductor, Google Analytics, AHREFS, SurferSEO, or SEMrush
• A general understanding of healthcare insurance systems, pharmaceutical products, medical terminology, and healthcare regulations (such as HIPAA)
• Familiarity with Google Docs, Microsoft Office Suite, and basic HTML
• Ability to quickly learn new subjects and adapt to changes in content strategy or industry trends

Benefits

• 3-month contract with the potential for full-time conversion based on performance
• Remote (with the possibility of some in-office meetings)