Who we are looking for :

ASCO is in search of a talented and high-performing Director, News and Editorial Content to lead the development of patient-facing and scientific content (formats could include digital short-and-long form, podcasts, social media, video and others.) If you are passionate about leading editorial strategy, establishing and managing relationships with internal and external partners, and developing meaningful oncology content, then we want to hear from you! Remote candidates welcome or primary location in Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

Editorial and News Strategy

• Design and build a self-contained new bureau to identify, produce, and publish news stories leveraging ASCO’s experts, research, meetings, and scientific journals.
• Define and ensure compliance with contemporary journalistic standards, including accuracy, timeliness, readability and search engine optimization writing techniques.
• Oversee a team of content developers who function as reporters, including making assignments, supporting and reviewing their work, building editorial skills, etc.
• Partner with IT to create and maintain effective information systems to facilitate maximum operation of the News Bureau.
• In advance of ASCO’s scientific meetings (approximately 5 to 6 per year), work with volunteer patient information editorial committee and ASCO’s scientific media relations team to identify research for promotion to media and patients.
• Lead development of scientific and patient lay summaries for selected meeting research and manage approval process.
• Serve as staff lead supporting ASCO’s member-driven patient information editorial committee / board.
• Ensure compliance with ASCO’s volunteer management governance processes. Plan and execute volunteer meetings 2 to 3 times per year. Obtain post-meeting feedback; summarize and manage next steps.

ACS Collaboration

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Competencies

ADA / Physical Requirements

Extended periods seated or standing at a desk.

High use of computer and other office technology equipment.

Travel

15-20 days / yr including possible international travel

Generous Benefits Package :

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

At ASCO, our goal is to foster and encourage a diversity of thought, experience, and background in our workplace. Our organization’s culture is multi-dimensional, and we encourage our employees to leverage their unique perspectives and ideas.

BenefitsFidelity 401(k) Retirement PlanEmployees become eligible to defer their salary within their first month at ASCO; employees who do not make a deferral election will be automatically enrolled at a rate of 6% (employee can opt out).Employees are immediately eligible, upon hire, to begin receiving the ASCO 401(k) plan contributionsASCO contributes 7.5% of earningsFour-year vesting schedule based on employment anniversary :  25% on one-year anniversary, 50% on two-year anniversary, 75% on three-year anniversary, and 100% on four-year anniversary, Medical Insurance BenefitsEmployees and eligible dependents (spouse / domestic partner and children) are eligible for coverage on the first day of the month following their hire date. Employee contributions to premium costs are minimal.CareFirst Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health InsuranceOne POS Plan and one POS plan with an HSAAll Plans include medical, prescription drug, and vision benefits, Delta Dental Insurance—Includes orthodontiaHealth & Wellness BenefitsASCO pays 100% of the premiums for the benefits listed below. Benefit eligibility begins on the first of the month following hire date : Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance—provides 60% salary (up to a maximum of $10,000 / month) for qualified injury or illnessLife Insurance—benefit is two times annual base salary up to a maximum of $200,000Employee Assistance Program (EAP)—service providing up to six counseling sessions, as well as referrals for work / life, legal, and financial servicesLeave BenefitsFlexible time off - employees can take the time off that they need as long as the employee meets their work deliverablesPaid Family Leave - eligible employees may take up to twelve (12) work weeks of Paid Family Leave during a rolling 12-month period for a qualifying reason13 paid holidays in which offices are closed for businessFor 2024, ASCO is closed for Staff Appreciation Days between Christmas and New Year'sAdditional PerksTransportation Subsidy—ASCO pays for parking on-site or provides up to $165 / month for mass transitSupplemental life and long-term disability insurance available annuallyCompensationASCO’s pay philosophy is to maintain a fair and competitive compensation program that is market-based, tied to performance, and aligned with ASCO’s core values. ASCO’s goal is to keep pace in the marketplace by paying competitively to attract, hire, and retain the most qualified professionals. Our salary program features job families that allow for the identification of functional knowledge-based professional specialties.