Articles Role Description
The Migraine World Summit is an annual live event that is held each year in March or April. It is available for free online.
The Migraine World Summit provides an opportunity to improve patients’ and caregivers’ understanding of migraine and headache disorders by providing access to leading migraine experts, doctors and specialists from around the world.
Our mission is to reduce the global burden of migraine. By giving access to many of the world’s top experts, information is shared that can be discussed with the patients’ healthcare professionals to improve health and wellness.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Articles team are creating world class and in-depth articles using the MWS library of transcripts available to the Articles team to cover a range of different topics related to migraine and headache. If you enjoy writing, researching, creating new articles and reviewing expert information (transcripts or video) then this could be a great fit for you.
QUALITIES
- You are a talented writer who can express yourself clearly
- You enjoy understanding and distilling (sometimes) complex topics into plain language
- You work well independently and are self driven. At the same time you are happy to join team meetings and support others in the team by reviewing their work
- You have an eye for detail
- You enjoy learning about and researching new topics related to migraine and headache
- You appreciate the give-and-take of edits and suggestions to your work, thereby strengthening and refining your own writing skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Write long form (1,500+) articles on specific topics
- Proof read your work before it is submitted for review
- Review the work of others in the team
- Attend an initial MWS onboarding meeting
- Attend several team specific training sessions
- Participate in meetings up to 2 times per month
- Communicate progress at regular intervals and keep track of your progress using our team Google Docs Sheet
- Familiarise yourself and apply the principles of our writing guide into your writing.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent written communication skills
- Ability to absorb complex information and distill into a clear and concise format
- Strong attention to detail
- Solid knowledge of migraine
- Comfort with technology, especially the ability to use or learn Google Docs for writing and Slack for intra-team communication
- Ability to review content on a comprehensive level to ensure published materials are without errors and of the highest quality
- Capacity to stay engaged year-round. We know that we all need a break at some point, so the team will cover during times of absence
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE (helpful, but not required)
- Editing
- Professional writing
- Technical platform use
- Communications
- Journalism
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Location: Flexible
- Timeframe/Hours: Approximately 4 hours/week
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At the 2024 Migraine World Summit, we had more than 100,000 participants from more than 100 countries listen to 32 world-leading experts.
We heard in emails, video messages, and social media comments that this event opened up a world of hope and turned lives around.
This has been made possible only by the goodwill of our world-leading experts and volunteers who have generously shared their knowledge, time, and expertise. Thank you to everyone who was involved!
Now there is an opportunity for you to become directly involved with this life-changing work. We are looking for a few capable and generous volunteers to join the Migraine World Summit team that brings these experts to the world.
The roles are flexible and purpose-driven. If you join our team, you're likely to pick up new skills, friends, and ideas for better health along the way. This could also be a great stepping stone if you're looking to get back into the workforce. It can also be another meaningful way to move forward on your migraine journey.
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We understand that for many, life presents daily challenges, and taking on more may not be feasible. If you believe that this commitment could impact your health in any way, we encourage you not to apply at this time. We value your consideration and prioritize your well-being. You are welcome to reapply when you feel better positioned to contribute next year.
If you possess the relevant skills and your health permits, we invite you to showcase your potential despite chronic illness by applying or sharing this opportunity with someone who may be interested. Please note that these roles are open globally and will be filled on a rolling basis—some immediately and others as needed. We appreciate your patience as we review all applications.
Complete this short form to be considered for the Migraine World Summit team. Join us in making a world of difference.
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