About Us

Articles Writer Role Description

The Migraine World Summit is an annual live event held each year in March. It is available for free online.

The Migraine World Summit provides an opportunity to improve understanding of migraine and headache disorders for people living with migraine and their caregivers by providing access to leading headache experts from around the world.

Our mission is to reduce the global burden of migraine. By giving access to many of the world’s top practitioners, information is shared that can be discussed with viewers’ own healthcare professionals to improve their health and wellness.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Articles team creates high quality, in-depth articles that help people living with migraine and headache disorders better understand their condition and treatment options. 

Using expert interviews, transcripts from the Migraine World Summit library, published research, and other trusted sources, our writers transform complex medical information into clear, accessible, reader-centered content. Unlike traditional blog writing, our articles are educational resources designed to provide balanced, accurate, and practical information. 

If you enjoy research, structured writing, learning about migraine and headache disorders, and collaborating with a passionate team dedicated to migraine education, this could be a great fit for you.

QUALITIES

• You are a talented writer who enjoys turning complex information into clear, engaging, and understandable content.
• You are curious and enjoy researching new topics and evaluating information critically.
• You are organized, self-driven, and comfortable working independently.
• You are sensitive to the needs of people living with migraine and headache disorders.
• You are collaborative and happy to participate in team meetings and support others on the team.
• You are receptive to feedback and see editing and suggestions as an opportunity to strengthen your work and develop as a writer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transform expert interview transcripts, research findings, and other source materials into well-structured, in-depth articles (typically 1,500+ words).
• Research topics related to migraine and headache disorders and critically evaluate relevant information and sources.
• Use approved AI tools appropriately to support research, content development, editing, and workflow efficiency.
• Develop ideas for visual elements, graphics, tables, or other content enhancements that improve readability and engagement.
• Familiarize yourself with and apply the principles of MWS writing guides.
• Attend onboarding and required team-specific training sessions.
• Participate in team meetings up to twice per month, and occasional full-MWS-team Town Halls.
• Check Slack regularly and communicate progress throughout the writing process.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent written English and strong written communication skills
• Ability to absorb complex information and communicate it clearly and accurately
• Strong organizational and content-structuring skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with migraine and headache disorders
• Experience with Google Workspace, particularly Google Docs, or willingness to take the initiative to learn the basics independently
• Some experience using AI, or willingness to learn how to use approved AI tools to support research and writing
• Ability to follow established guidelines, templates, and workflows
• Ability to work independently and manage assignments reliably in a remote volunteer environment
• Capacity to stay engaged year-round (we know everyone needs breaks, and the team will cover during periods of absence)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE (helpful, but not required)

• A degree in communications, journalism, or a related field, or experience writing for publications
• Experience with editing or proofreading
• Professional, medical, and/or technical writing experience
• Familiarity with AP style
• Experience using AI to support writing or editing

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: Flexible

Timeframe/Hours: Approximately 2-10 hours/week throughout the year

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Articles Editorial Assistant Role Description

The Migraine World Summit is an annual live event held each year in March. It is available for free online.

The Migraine World Summit provides an opportunity to improve understanding of migraine and headache disorders for people living with migraine and their caregivers by providing access to leading headache experts from around the world.

Our mission is to reduce the global burden of migraine. By giving access to many of the world’s top practitioners, information is shared that can be discussed with viewers’ own healthcare professionals to improve their health and wellness.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Articles team creates high quality, in-depth articles that help people living with migraine and headache disorders better understand their condition and treatment options. 

As an Editorial Assistant, your role will be to support the MWS Articles Team by helping prepare articles for editing and publication. The main purpose of the role is to take formatting, citation, and other supporting tasks off the writers’ plates, allowing them to focus primarily on research and writing.

The Editorial Assistant will work closely with writers and editors and use MWS guidelines, AI tools, and established workflows to help ensure that articles are consistent, well-organized, properly formatted, and ready for the next stage of the editorial process.

If you like order, notice the things other people miss, and find satisfaction in making someone else’s work land well, this could be a good fit. It is a support role rather than a writing one — the writers do the research and drafting, and this role makes sure what they produce is clean, consistent, and complete. 

QUALITIES

• You are detail-oriented and thorough. 
• You are organized, reliable, and comfortable working independently. 
• You use good judgment and are willing to ask questions when something is unclear. 
• You are comfortable learning and using digital and AI tools, and confident deciding when a tool has got something wrong. 
• You are collaborative and receptive to feedback. 
• You have a good understanding of what makes writing clear, engaging, and easy to read. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend required team-specific training sessions 
• Participate in team meetings up to twice per month, and occasional full-MWS-team Town Halls
• Prepare article drafts for editing according to MWS guidelines and workflows
• Apply formatting requirements, including headings, lists, tables, callout boxes, and other article elements
• Use designated AI tools to create and format citations and superscript references based on source URLs provided by the writer
• Use designated AI tools to review articles against MWS language, grammar, and style guidelines, and assess the suggested changes
• Apply the MWS Language & Grammar Guide and other editorial guidelines to help maintain consistency across articles
• Prepare video clip request forms for the Video Producer, identifying the moments from expert interviews that each article calls for 
• Perform final checks and flag missing information, inconsistencies, or questions for the writer or editor
• Help identify recurring issues or opportunities to improve editorial guidelines and workflows
• Check Slack regularly to stay up to date on assignments, questions, and team communications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong written English and a good understanding of grammar
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to follow established guidelines and workflows
• Confidence working in Google Workspace, particularly Google Docs, or willingness to learn the basics independently
• Comfortable using AI tools as part of an editorial workflow, and confident evaluating their output rather than accepting it as-is 
• Familiarity with migraine and headache disorders 
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks reliably in a remote volunteer environment
• Capacity to stay engaged year-round (we know everyone needs breaks, and the team will cover during periods of absence) 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE (helpful, but not required)

• A degree in communications, journalism, English, editing, or a related field, or experience writing or editing for publications
• Previous experience with proofreading, copyediting, content editing, or editorial support
• Experience working with citations and references
• Experience using AI tools for writing or editing

Please note that no prior editorial or publishing experience is required. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and willing to learn our guidelines and tools, we would love to hear from you. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: Flexible

Timeframe/Hours: Approximately 2-6 hours/week, steady through the year. 

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Partnerships Role Description

ROLE OVERVIEW

Volunteering with the Partnerships Team is an exciting opportunity within the Migraine World Summit (MWS). This team works to connect with organizations and people outside of the traditional migraine advocacy space, including affiliated disease organizations, companies, and content creators. Volunteers work to develop long-term relationships, spread migraine awareness, and support access to education.

QUALITIES

• You are excited about building connections with different communities
• You want to advocate for migraine education and enjoy raising awareness
• You are patient and determined when facing a challenge, and understand that successful outreach can take time, persistence, and multiple follow-up actions
• You are comfortable reaching out to new organizations and contacts (cold outreach)
• You enjoy online research
• You can work both independently and as part of a team
• You want to learn and grow
• You are willing to ask for help when needed

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in regular team meetings
• Develop and implement strategies to recruit, engage, and maintain strong partnerships
• Identify potential partners and learn about their mission, goals, and resources
• Source contact information using Google, LinkedIn, and other methods
• Utilize AI tools as part of a writing process, as applicable
• Initiate conversations with potential partners
• Maintain a regular follow-up schedule and track outreach and responses in an online tracking system
• Work with the Partnerships Manager to set up introductory calls
• Build and maintain relationships with partners
• Brainstorm and creatively collaborate to support various aspects of MWS partnerships, e.g., promotional opportunities, resource updates and sharing, and partnership programming
• Communicate about MWS effectively and professionally

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong written and verbal communication skills: Volunteers should be able to communicate with potential partners clearly and concisely with careful attention to detail and awareness of migraine terminology
• Excellent relationship-building skills: Team members should be able to build rapport with potential partners and create a sense of trust
• Superior online research skills: Volunteers should be able to thoroughly research potential partners and points of contact and be well-informed about them
• Exceptional time management skills: Team members should be able to complete necessary tasks on their own schedule
• Passion for the mission: Volunteers should be passionate about MWS’s mission to reduce the global burden of migraine

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE (helpful, but not required)

• Background in development, non-profit management, sales, marketing, public relations, or B2B relationship building
• Familiarity with Google Drive, AI tools, and CRM systems (training will be provided)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: Remote

Timeframe/Hours: Approximately 4+ hours/week

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