OPEN MINDS is the premier market intelligence and management consulting firm focused on serving consumers with chronic conditions and complex support needs, including mental health, addictions, autism, intellectual/developmental disabilities, long-term support services, social services, children’s services, juvenile justice, and corrections health care.

OPEN MINDS mission is to provide organizations serving these consumers with the market and management knowledge needed to improve their organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

The OPEN MINDS Strategy Editor & Health Care Content Creator is responsible for writing and editing of market intelligence content – articles, analyses, new stories, briefings, presentations - that are an integral part of the OPEN MINDS Circle Market Intelligence Service.

The ideal candidate for this role has knowledge of the health care field, great writing skills, the ability to work with senior executives, and the organizational skills to manage a multi-month production schedule.

I. Responsibilities of the Strategy Editor & Health Care Content Creator include:

A. Writing and editing, layout, and posting of content for the members of the OPEN MINDS Circle Market Intelligence Service.

B. Managing a multi-month editorial tracker of upcoming topics and sources

C. Participating in editorial planning and subject matter expert meetings and calls.

D. Collaborating with the market intelligence team to develop and execute strategies for increasing readership/viewership

E. Other duties as assigned.

II. Position reports to: Business Manager / Managing Editor, Market Intelligence Services

III. Direct reports: None

IV. Performance metrics: OPEN MINDS Circle readership metrics

 Skills, experience, and education required of the Strategy Editor & Health Care Content Creator:

A. Superior writing and editing skills, with the ability to edit publications for content, grammatical accuracy, and format/layout using on-line production tools such as the Adobe Creative Suite and WordPress

B. Strong research skills, with the ability to conduct independent research, analyze findings, and produce reports with relevant information for OPEN MINDS subscribers.

C. Strong organizational and administrative skills, including the ability to track multiple tasks and multiple projects concurrently.

D. Demonstrated proficiency with and working knowledge of computer applications including, but not limited to, Word Press, word processing, electronic data transfer programs, e-mail, databases, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint.

E. Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work cooperatively in person and by telephone with clients and staff.

F. College degree in a related field is strongly preferred.

G. Knowledge of the health and human service field a plus.

H. Ability to lift 35 pounds.

I. Visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.

J. Ability to drive an automobile and must have a valid driver's license.

K. Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time, as well as bending and lifting from a sitting or standing position.

L. Ability to travel unattended on an as needed basis.

M. Ability to use personal credit card for occasional purchases on behalf of the organization.