Content Writer, Microsoft Research – Science and Health Beat

Is ‘what’s next?’ a question that excites you? Do you get happy shivers thinking about getting a sneak peak into new technological discoveries in the science and health fields? You might be just the writer we’re looking for!

The Content Writer will support Microsoft Research global teams by engaging the scientific community with content that highlights exciting discoveries and milestones. Content includes blog articles, thought leadership pieces, and social copy. The Writer will also help craft content for resources such as project pages that provide critical information on ongoing research to internal and external collaborators.

This is a highly collaborative role that involves frequent partnership with researchers to create content. The majority of content will involve editing drafts from researchers on very technical topics in health and science, and collaborating with researchers to translate highly technical concepts for a non-research audience. Some travel to the UK may be required.

The Writer will be embedded within the Microsoft Research Accelerator team that promotes the work of Microsoft Research through great storytelling, cutting-edge digital experiences, internal and external events, grants & fellowships.

This role is an Embedded Consultant position, which means you’ll sit directly on the Microsoft team to give hands-on support. This remote engagement runs for 5-6 months with the potential for renewal.

While you’ll spend most of your days working closely with your team at Microsoft Research Accelerator, 2A offers multiple points of connection to support you in your role and career. We’ll meet with you and your manager regularly to see how we can support the engagement, and you’ll have opportunities to engage with 2A through working groups, community-building events, and professional development opportunities.
Activities

Edit provided drafts from researchers for style, grammar, and tone; includes rewrites, if necessary, to clarify and/or expand portions.
Meet with researchers to discuss structural changes and/or interview them to gather additional information for editing and adding to posts
Conduct general research and review background materials such as affiliated papers, project pages, and previous blog posts
Support writing blog posts from scratch based on own research, information provided by researchers, and researcher interviews
Manage and execute several rounds of revisions, including the implementation of feedback from multiple stakeholders within and outside Microsoft
Edit and write captions and alt text for included images and figures and helping to ensure those images and figures are accessible
Proofread posts in staging, including checking that all hyperlinks work and direct to the appropriate webpages, and coordinating changes with marketing manager
Educate researchers on best practice for writing about research
Write evergreen social copy promoting previously published blog posts, other MSR content offerings, and video shorts culled from internal and external events/conferences.

Skills and qualifications

5+ years of experience as a professional writer
2+ years of experience writing about science or health topics
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
Comfortable jumping in and working independently
Based in the US
Authorized to work in the US
Based on the East Coast and/or ability to attend early morning calls with European team members

$115,000 - $135,000 a year
This role is offered on a W2 basis and benefits include a flexible time off plan; 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision insurance; employer-paid life insurance policy for those enrolled in medical insurance; 401(k) plan with company match; fertility, surrogacy and adoption benefits; fitness and caregiver benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and 100% employer-paid short and long-term disability coverage.
Next steps
See yourself in the job description? Apply! If your skills and experience are a match for the role, a member of the Embedded Consultant recruiting team will reach out to schedule a phone screen.

About 2A

2A is a storytelling agency focused on cloud technology. We help marketers distill technical concepts, hatch fresh ideas, and build persuasive stories to engage customers! We’re a remote workplace with both virtual and in-person ways to connect throughout the year.

We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that’s both supportive and challenging—pushing team members to do their best work while providing the tools and camaraderie to make it happen.

We’re committed to anti-racism and building a diverse team by hiring individuals who bring different perspectives, but we still have a lot of work to do. The more backgrounds, skillsets, and personalities, the better. If there’s anything 2A can do to create a more comfortable or accessible application process for you, please let us know.

2A is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from diverse backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.