Editor, Volunteer
About the Pet Cancer Foundation
The Pet Cancer Foundation’s vision is to increase life expectancy and improve the quality of life of pets diagnosed with cancer. Estimates suggest that 12M dogs and cats are developing cancer every year, roughly 6x the number of humans getting cancer yearly within North America.
We need to do more for our furry friends, and we're building a large team of distributed, animal-loving passionate volunteers to help them and their families. Our team requires experienced editors with a relevant degree and experience within the biological life sciences, to ensure our pet cancer content is of the highest standards. That's where and how you can help us.
About the Position
As our volunteer Editor, you will be responsible for the editorial review of drafted content articles, as well as validating all facts, claims, and medical information within to ensure the accuracy and proper contextualization of all dog and cat health-related information. Additionally, the Editor will contribute to the verification and validation of the source material utilized to ensure our references and citations come from the most reputable authors and publications.
As an organization focused on the disease of cancer in our pets, we have our work cut out for us in many ways. For our content, the medical information we publish must be unassailable, as we work to build public trust and become the authoritative source regarding animal cancers, for pet families. This is a project-based role with a timeline of approximately 6-8 months, at which time you can depart, or agree to another similarly timed project.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Review and correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax to ensure the content is well-written and error-free.
- Ensure all content aligns with our organizational style guide, maintaining a consistent tone, voice, and style across all pieces of content.
- Check the overall structure of the content to ensure it is well-organized and logical, making it easier for the reader to understand.
- Verify the accuracy of the information presented, making sure that the content is scientifically sound and up to date with the latest research and developments in veterinary science.
- Ensure that complex veterinary concepts are communicated in a clear and accessible manner, making them understandable for our target audience of pet owners with a high school reading level.
- Review the use of visuals (diagrams or infographics, when used) that include information normally conveyed through words, to ensure they effectively complement and enhance the written content. This includes checking the accuracy of the information contained in those visuals and ensuring they align with the overall style of the content.
- Ensure the consistency of content across different platforms and mediums, maintaining a uniform brand voice and message.
- Attends editorial meetings if required to answer questions or provide feedback.
- Assists the Senior Scientific Editor in performing other duties as required.
About You
As our ideal candidate, you are a detail-oriented scientific editor with a background in veterinary science or a related field. You excel in transforming complex scientific information into clear, engaging content for pet owners, strictly adhering to style guides and maintaining consistent quality. A team player with excellent written communication skills and a passion for animal health, you are committed to providing accurate and reliable pet health information. You have:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Biology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in scientific editing, preferably in a field related to veterinary science or pet health.
- Solid understanding of scientific concepts and terminology, especially related to veterinary medicine and pet health.
- Excellent written communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Proficiency in adhering to style guides and maintaining consistent quality across various content types.
- Ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, understandable content for pet owners.
- Strong collaboration skills, able to work effectively with content creators and other team members.
- Proficiency with common content management systems and editing software.
- Familiarity with the latest research and developments in veterinary science would be a plus.
What we provide you with
This is a fantastic role for anyone looking to either go into the private or non-profit sectors. You will develop excellent networking and strategy skills and will gain experience in meaningful content writing and editing.
Footnotes
- This is a volunteer position, and the time commitment is approximately 45-50 min/day or 4-6 hours per/week.
- This role is related to a specific project that will take 6-8 months in duration and will at times require more hours based on the timelines and deliverables. Please be ready to “own” your role.
- Days and times of service are flexible. Evenings, weekends, coffee breaks, etc.
- This position is virtual and can be completed from anywhere in the United States or Canada.
- Please visit our website at www.petcancerfdn.org for more information on the organization.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 6-8 per week
Application question(s):
- Please note that Indeed adds a "suggested salary" for all roles when the posting does not include a salary. As this is a volunteer role, we do not include a salary. To avoid misunderstanding, we ask that you leave us a brief note acknowledging your awareness and willingness to volunteer so we can properly consider your application. Thank you!
Education:
- Master's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- post graduate editing: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
