Writer I (KSAS Pre-professional Advising)

Writer I (KSAS Pre-professional Advising) Johns Hopkins University

• 4.0 Baltimore, MD Job Details $23.69
• $41.

43 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Dental insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications Research Full Job Description Baltimore, MD, United States Find out how well you match with this job Job description Working at JHU Affiliated Office Address Baltimore, MD, United States Requisition

ID 121030

Date Created April 22, 2026 Job Family Communications, Marketing & Events Job Subfamily Writing & Editing Job Function Communications and Marketing Exempt Status Exempt Shift Type Casual / On Call Schedule Flexible working hours Worksite 01-

MD:

Homewood Campus Work Modality Remote:

Not on-site or < 10% of hours worked on-site We are seeking a Writer I who will provide editorial support for a variety of strategic marketing and communications projects that enhance the brand and promote the work of the designated school/division/department/center. The Office of Pre-Professional Programs and Advising serve Johns Hopkins University undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni of the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering pursuing graduate education in medicine, dentistry, other health professions and law. A central component of service is to write Health Professions Committee Letters, which present a holistic overview of each candidate's application to medical or dental schools. Each summer, the Office of Pre-Professional Programs & Advising composes approximately 450 Committee Letters that support applicants to medical or dental school. Writers play a central role in the writing of those Committee Letters. Content Writers convert applicant information into text suitable for use in the Health Professions Committee Letters. Content Writers work remotely and independently; they are responsible for editing their work as they write. Review of applicants will begin immediately with a proposed start date April 27, 2026. Applicants being considered as finalists will be contacted via email and be asked to submit a draft committee letter as a writing sample. Compensation Writers will be compensated $30.00/hr. with the expectation that one letter will take no more than 2.5 hours to complete. Content writers will be compensated for all mandatory training. Requirements per Application Resume One-page writing sample (non-creative writing; if available, a previously drafted letter of recommendation preferred) Specific Duties & Responsibilities Research, write, edit, and copy edit content for communications and marketing collateral, e.g., brochures, newsletters, websites, blog posts, articles, advertisements, press releases, media pitches, emails, etc. Assist in the development of innovative communications strategies and tactics that enhance the assigned area's reputation and help it achieve programmatic goals. Coordinate and conduct interviews with students, instructors, alumni, and others in support of storytelling channels. Conduct interviews and perform research to create and develop stories from concept to final copy. May attend events and functions to gather information. Write analytic, interpretive, and/or highly individualized features. Perform research of source materials to obtain and verify facts and analyze sources for accuracy and relevance to topic. Assist with production schedule and process. Ensure technical and transactional copy is written and organized clearly for the targeted audience. Gather visuals for marketing and communications projects as part of a team that may include photographers and graphic designers. Assist with scheduling and executing photo shoots that capture imagery appropriate for assigned projects. Collaborate as part of cross-functional teams with graphic designers, web developers and designers, video producers, photographers, leadership, and other internal clients. Contribute to project execution, from creative concept development to final deliverables. Provide project management and leadership for projects, including planning and creative, working across departments and with vendors on production and procurement, and fulfillment. Execute targeted, consistent messages to be used across platforms. Gather, incorporate, and share appropriate feedback and approvals as needed. Ensure content meets editorial and voice guidelines and is of the highest professional quality. Ensure all deliverables meet deadlines. Other duties as assigned. In addition to the duties described above Attend mandatory training prior to writing assignments being distributed. Write committee letters according to guidelines provided and proofread letters as they are written. On average, one letter should take approximately 2.5 hours to complete. Collaborate and communicate with Office Pre-Professional Programs and Advising staff and advisors. Comply with confidentiality agreement and ethical guidelines. Meet specified deadlines for letters through employment term. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in related field. Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in Microsoft office, specifically Microsoft Word. Excellence in writing/editing/proofreading. Fluency in English. Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency Grammar

• Intermediate Information Gathering
• Developing Proofreading
• Intermediate Style Guides
• Developing Version Control
• Developing Writing
• Intermediate The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title:

Writer I Job Posting Title (Working Title): Writer I (KSAS Pre-professional Advising)

Role/Level/Range:

ATP/03/PB

Starting Salary Range:

$23.69

• $41.

43 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Casual /

On Call Schedule:

Flexible working hours

FLSA Status:

Exempt Location:

Remote Department name: KSAS-Preprofessional Programs Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences Total Rewards The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/. Education and Experience Equivalency Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

JHU Equivalency Formula:

30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job. Applicants Completing Studies Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date. Background Checks The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function. Diversity and Inclusion The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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