The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the national not-for-profit association established in 1863 that represents over 105,000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia and uniformed services, is seeking a Veterinary Medical News Reporter to join our Marketing and Communications team located at our Headquarters office in Schaumburg, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago.

Reporting to the Senior News Editor, the Veterinary Medical News Reporter will be responsible for developing and writing articles – in coordination with other staff experts – on veterinary and animal-related news, of value to AVMA members and the public, for publication primarily online but also in print. The position will serve as the scientific writing content expert for the AVMA News team with the ability to interpret scientific and technical content and translate it appropriately for multiple audiences. They will work closely with the Creative Services and Digital Communications teams to ensure that compelling visual elements and social media accompany their articles.

To be successful in this role, you must be supportive of AVMA’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; highly collaborative; and passionate about AVMA’s mission. Additional qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, related field, or a scientific subject.
• Writing background with five to seven years’ experience.
• Strong reporting, interviewing, and writing skills; with experience in scientific and/or medical writing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience in the analytical evaluation of scientific data and written or oral presentation in a logical, clear, and concise manner.
• Familiarity with web analytics and other methods of assessing the impact of communications.
• Familiar with the leading academic journals in veterinary medicine and have the background knowledge to understand the significance of new research.
• Knowledge of Associated Press style.
• Must be able to function autonomously and as a team member.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours; and travel on behalf of the Association, as needed.

The AVMA provides excellent employee benefits, including generous health insurance, retirement plans, paid time-off (e.g., vacation, sick, paid parental leave) and supportive work-life balance. Deadline for application is 11/7/2024. Submit cover letter, resume, two to three writing samples, and salary requirements to: apply@avma.org.

About American Veterinary Medical Association

Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, with an office in Washington, D.C., the AVMA is structured to work for its members and acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the veterinary profession. The AVMA provides many benefits to its members, including information resources; state and federal advocacy; opportunities to address issues affecting policies that govern the profession and practice of veterinary medicine; continuing education opportunities; quality publications; and discounts on personal and professional products, programs and services. The work of the AVMA is carried out by a dedicated staff of over 170. The organization is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors and has a $50M+ annual operating budget. Throughout the organization, we take pride in knowing that we make a difference. The AVMA provides excellent employee benefits, including generous health insurance, retirement and paid time-off plans. We enjoy a supportive, friendly and comfortable work environment where work/life balance is evident at every level. We work hard, grow and have fun! For more information, please visit www.avma.org.

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