Senior copywriter jobs in Mississippi

Local News Reporter 16WAPT, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS is looking for a Reporter who can create story ideas, conduct informed interviews, develop sources, and build compelling live shots. You will be a strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. We value strong enterprise reporting and we're looking for someone who finds the stories that lead newscasts. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality, you are not afraid to head out into the field, ask the tough questions and break the big stories. You will be a versatile, enterprising self-starter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills. You will report to the News Director. Responsibilities Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments Work with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure. Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards Requirements Professional or college reporting experience Experience with enterprise reporting and ability to uncover details Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work Write clear, correct, compelling copy that supports images gathered Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology Can work in all weather conditions Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record Work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production Related military experience will be considered In-person attendance is required Values in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve. Benefits Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits. Medical | Dental | Vision 401(k) matching Emotional Wellness Support Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave LGBTQ+ Health Services Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

This position manages and provides support for pre and/or post-award activities within a department for extramural projects including proposal development assistance, accounting reconciliations and forecasts, contract and grant management. Rankings and qualifications within levels (I, II, III, Senior) are based on education and experience. Salary Grade: Salary grades 13-15, depending on level Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: •Assists Principal Investigators (PIs) in the development, preparation, and submission of grant and contract proposals. • Ensures all applications comply with agency and university guidelines. • Assists PI with adherence to funding agency requirements (budget requirements, bio sketches, current & pending support, other required forms, cost sharing obligations, etc.) for consistency, accuracy, and completeness. • Coordinates with PI and pre-award and/or post-award support staff at collaborating institutions to secure necessary subaward documents for proposals. • Ensures proposals are entered and routed in a timely manner for further review. • Provides monthly sponsored account reports and balances, reviews expenditures for compliance, resolves accounting issues, and prepares spending projections for awards. • Monitors proposal and award (non-financial/financial) status and advises PI on requirements and deadlines associated with reports, research protection and protocols. • Advises the PI and assists with budget adjustments, modifications, and revisions necessary to meet the sponsor requirements. • Assists PI with navigating search tools and communicates funding opportunities and proposals. • Stays informed of sponsor updates and changes relative to grants administration. • Knows policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties. • Provides guidance, training, and support for departmental staff. • Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required. Minimum Qualifications: Contract & Grant Specialist I - Bachelor's Degree in a related field and one year of relevant experience. Contract & Grant Specialist II - Bachelor's Degree in a related field and three years of relevant experience. Contract & Grant Specialist III - Bachelor's Degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience. Senior Contract & Grants Specialist - Master's Degree and a Professional Certification related to Research Administration (CRA, CPRA, CFRA, or PMP) and five years of relevant experience. Substitution for Education: Two years of experience may be substituted for a master's degree at the senior level. Substitution for Experience: None. Preferred Qualifications: Three years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Knowledge of the Uniform Guidance (OMB Circulars) and standard cost accounting. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Ability to analyze budgetary line items for compliance with budget guidelines. • Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects. • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. • Information research skills. • Database management skills. • Organizing and coordinating skills. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. • Spreadsheet, database, and word processing skills mandatory. • Knowledge of mathematics. • Ability to provide technical advice and information to faculty and staff in area of expertise. • Knowledge of federal, state and/or community funding sources and mechanisms. • Records maintenance skills. • Knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, federal and university regulations. • Knowledge of the Uniform Guidance (OMB Circulars) and standard cost accounting. • Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments. • Attention to detail. Working Conditions and Physical Effort 1. No unusual physical requirements. 2. Requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility. 3. Frequent - Externally imposed deadlines; set and revised beyond one's control; interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days; irregular hours may be anticipated; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are key to position. 4. Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands 5. Job requires standing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 10 pounds 6. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically 7. Hearing requirements: Heavy telephone contact requires ability to hear and respond to telephone conversations Instructions for Applying: All applicants must apply online at ******************************* and attach a cover letter, current resume, copy of your transcript(s) and the complete contact information for at least three professional references. Any social security number included on requested transcripts should be redacted prior to submitting online. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population. What do I do if I need an accommodation? In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: ************** or *******************. If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at ************** or *******************. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. About WTOK: WTOK-TV is a trusted ABC network station with a history of serving the communities of eastern Mississippi and Western Alabama with top-rated news, weather, and sports. We also offer syndicated programming on the CW, my TOK, Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network, and Telemundo Mississippi network. We take pride in serving our viewers, our community, and our advertisers for 71 years. Our mission is to be engaged with the community and promote civic and economic development with a focus on improving the lives of our viewers. We use cutting-edge technology to provide accurate and timely news information on television and digital platforms. Job Summary/Description: WTOK-TV is looking for a compelling storyteller and team player. The ideal candidate should be aggressive, self-motivated, and able to develop local news sources and contacts in the community. The candidate should also be able to generate lead stories on a regular basis and be able to work independently with limited direct supervision. Candidates should be excellent writers and should be able to shoot and edit. In addition to daily broadcast responsibilities, the MMJ will also be required to post stories to digital platforms and on social media. Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): - Generate lead stories - One-man band, shoot, write, and edit independently - Live Shots - Post Stories to our digital platforms and Social media - Host Digital News Desk segments - Produce newscasts Qualifications/Requirements: - A bachelor's degree in journalism, broadcasting, or communications is preferred, but not required - Aggressive - Self-Motivated - Work independently with limited, direct supervision - Excellent writer - Team Player If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to *************************************** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references (Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal ) WTOK-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company Additional Info: Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world. Reimagine What's Possible As a Grants and Incentives Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in advancing strategic global business initiatives by helping the organization unlock its funding and financing potential. Your work will directly support breakthrough innovations and contribute to the company's long-term mission and sustainability goals. You are passionate about sustainability and eager to take on new challenges that allow you to grow and share your expertise in identifying, leading, and securing grants and tax incentive projects. You thrive in dynamic environments and are motivated to help finance emerging technologies that shape the future. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on global initiatives while fulfilling your professional potential. Key Responsibilities * Develop and implement grant strategies to support business ambitions, leveraging your expertise in regional, national, and European funding programs. * Support the establishment of an internal funding function to streamline processes and improve efficiency. * Prepare and submit grant proposals and tax incentive applications across various jurisdictions. * Optimize and manage application and administration workflows. * Monitor trends and developments in the grants and incentives landscape, sharing insights with internal teams. * Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external funding bodies. * Stay current with industry innovations, business drivers, and regulatory changes relevant to your field. Your Profile You bring a strong track record and the following qualifications: * Proven experience in identifying and securing grants and tax incentives. * Deep understanding of the European, national, and regional funding landscape. * Experience working with cross-functional teams including R&D, Operations, Finance, Legal, Tax, Sales, and Marketing. * Excellent writing skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical, financial, and strategic concepts. * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; comfortable navigating complex and ambiguous issues. * Skilled at managing multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously. * Detail-oriented, goal-driven, and proactive. * A collaborative team player with strong communication and influencing skills. * Fluent in English; proficiency in additional European languages is a plus. What We Offer * A responsible position with room for creativity and influence. * Flexible working hours to support work-life balance. * A sustainable work environment with clear environmental goals. * A positive employee experience from onboarding to retirement. #LI-AD2 #LI-Hybrid We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.

The Clarion Ledger, part of the Gannett Co., is seeking a reporter to cover Mississippi politics and all that implies. This includes the state legislature and other statewide political and governance issues as well as the federal delegation from Mississippi. In addition to helping our growing news team cover general assignment news issues from breaking developments to human interest stories, this candidate will have an emphasis on watchdog reporting that scrutinizes the use of taxpayer money and effectiveness of public policy and programs. Produces high-value digital content with visuals, including breaking news and enterprise stories that provide context and analysis. Facilitates reader interactions with key government officials. Typical Job Duties: Creates storytelling that accurately informs, entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms through the use of metrics. Works toward becoming the community's leading voice in area of expertise. Connects with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media, on camera, forums, community leadership, etc.) Provides thoughtful analysis of complex issues. Works with editors and regional content strategist to evaluate what's working and what's not and develops ongoing plans to better satisfy audience needs. Collaborates with content team to provide all appropriate elements for stories (e.g., photos, videos and graphics). Captures basic photos and video as needed. Promotes personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand. Coaches and mentors less-experienced journalists. Provides great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions. Requirements: Bachelor's in Communications, Journalism or equivalent in experience and education. Three years' experience developing a personal brand and reader base. Experience with advanced storytelling techniques on multiple platforms. How To Apply: We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don't limit your upload to a resume; show us what you've done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order: Your resume - one to two pages. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job. Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you've produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role. It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration. #Newsgnt#LI-CB1

The Senior Medical Writer will research, create, and edit all documents associated with clinical research. Responsibilities also include: acting as primary client contact for medical writing projects, working with other Parexel departments and clients to set and meet internal/external deliverable timelines, project leadership, and training and support of junior medical writing staff. **Key Accountabilities** : **Author Clinical Documents** + Gather, review, analyze, and evaluate pertinent resources to prepare, develop, and finalize clinical documents for submission to regulatory authorities, including but not limited to: briefing documents, investigator brochures, study protocols, model informed consents, interim and final clinical study reports, common technical document (CTD) clinical overviews and summaries, safety update/aggregate reports, and integrated summaries of safety and efficacy. + Revise document drafts based on the review comments from team members to ensure inclusion of all relevant input. + Follow required standard operating procedures (SOPs), templates, guidelines, regulations, client instructions and other processes, as applicable. + Perform literature searches/reviews as necessary to obtain background information and training for development of documents. + Review statistical analysis plans and mock statistical output to determine appropriateness of content/format for clinical writing. **Quality Control** + Ensure that all work is complete and of high quality prior to team distribution or shipment to client. + Confirm data consistency and integrity across the document. + Prepare documents for publishing readiness, when applicable. + Ensure document structure, content, and style adheres to FDA/EMA or other appropriate regulatory guidelines, and comply with departmental, corporate or client SOPs and style guidelines, as applicable. + Provide suggested alternative content when contributors provide content that does not meet document needs. + Provide medical editing review of draft and final documents prepared by other writers before internal or external distribution. This includes both copyediting and content review. **Document Project Management** + Act in the capacity of project manager/lead for medical writing projects, which may entail serving as the primary client contact, negotiating deliverable timelines, and resolving project-related issues. Project management of contractual and financial aspects may only be performed with the guidance of medical writing management. + Serve as the Medical Writing representative on assigned project teams and demonstrate document leadership: communicate content requirements, coordinate and conduct interdepartmental team review of draft and final documents, schedule and lead/facilitate authoring team meetings to agree on expectations, evaluate progress on tasks, identify issues and facilitate resolutions, manage/drive the timeline, and advance document development to approval, according to Parexel or client guidelines/SOPs. Distribute final documents to project team and client. + Identify any potential project challenges to departmental line management and project leader, including changes in project plan, timeline or out of scope requests, and suggest possible resolution options. + Attend or lead project team meetings as required. Mediate conflict or disagreement, as well as timeline delays, among team members by negotiating, compromising, and facilitating open exchange of ideas and opinions to come to a consensus. + Supervise collection of documentation by Medical Writing Support Coordinator, Document Specialist, and/or Associate Medical Writer for assembly of project files and client deliverables. Ensure appropriate filing of project documentation with assistance from the Medical Writing Support Coordinator. + Build and maintain collaborative relationships with teams/clients for an efficient, productive, and professional working relationship. **Training/ Compliance** + Attend and complete mandatory, corporate, project-specific, and departmental training as required. + Keep abreast of professional information and technology through workshops and conferences (when approved), and assure appropriate transfer of that information to the department. + Assist in the training/mentoring of new staff as well as less experienced departmental members. **General** + Attend departmental and company meetings as necessary. + Comply with departmental procedures and requirements, such as completion of project assignment and workload trackers on the applicable software platform. + When requested, assist management with preparation of resourcing estimates for potential new medical writing projects, or review request for proposal packages to determine content and appropriateness of materials required for development of clinical documents. + Initiate and participate in departmental or interdepartmental process improvement and training initiatives, including development of departmental SOPs, templates, and general guidelines for clinical documentation and workflow procedures. **Skills:** + Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. + Ability to consistently produce documents of high quality. + Demonstrates attention to details and proactivity. + Ability to understand all necessary steps in a project, plan ahead, and identify critical paths. + A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning; readily adapts to changes. + Ability to efficiently manage time spent on tasks and proactively identify deficiency. Manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail, e.g., organizational skills. + Competent working in a matrix environment and values the importance of teamwork. Possesses team leadership skills and cross-cultural sensitivity. + Ability to negotiate on behalf of medical writing to ensure resources, timelines and expectations are aligned. + Understands and satisfies client needs. + Gains trust and establish a connection with the client beyond one's project, to gain repeat business and/or to widen existing scope and services. + Provides departmental expertise and perspectives to promote prospective business opportunities; provide Parexel colleagues with pertinent information to formalize a sound business strategy. **Knowledge and Experience** : + Demonstrated understanding of clinical research, the drug development process, and industry guidelines and regulations, e.g., ICH-GCP. + Extensive clinical/scientific writing skills. + Scientific background essential; writing experience includes multiple clinical documents: study reports, study protocols, or CTD documents or similar. + Advanced word processing skills, including MS Office (expertise in Word); software and systems knowledge or ability to learn and adapt to various IT systems: document management systems, collaborative authoring (e.g., SharePoint), and file conversion and databases (Excel). + Fluent in written and spoken English with appropriate attention to phraseology, grammar, and punctuation. + If required to perform translation work and quality control of documents written in non-English language, proficiency in relevant language is a prerequisite **Education:** + Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Health Related Sciences or equivalent. \#LI-CF1 \#LI-REMOTE EEO Disclaimer Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

About Gray Media: Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. About WTOK: WTOK-TV is a trusted ABC network station with a history of serving the communities of eastern Mississippi and Western Alabama with top-rated news, weather, and sports. We also offer syndicated programming on the CW, my TOK, Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network, and Telemundo Mississippi network. We take pride in serving our viewers, our community, and our advertisers for 71 years. Our mission is to be engaged with the community and promote civic and economic development with a focus on improving the lives of our viewers. We use cutting-edge technology to provide accurate and timely news information on television and digital platforms. Job Summary/Description: WTOK-TV is looking for a compelling storyteller and team player. The ideal candidate should be aggressive, self-motivated, and able to develop local news sources and contacts in the community. The candidate should also be able to generate lead stories on a regular basis and be able to work independently with limited direct supervision. Candidates should be excellent writers and should be able to shoot and edit. In addition to daily broadcast responsibilities, the MMJ will also be required to post stories to digital platforms and on social media. Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): * Generate lead stories * One-man band, shoot, write, and edit independently * Live Shots * Post Stories to our digital platforms and Social media * Host Digital News Desk segments * Produce newscasts Qualifications/Requirements: * A bachelor's degree in journalism, broadcasting, or communications is preferred, but not required * Aggressive * Self-Motivated * Work independently with limited, direct supervision * Excellent writer * Team Player If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to **************************************** you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references (Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal) WTOK-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company Additional Info: Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Reporter/Producer, Roy Howard Community Journalism Center. 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States Division Journalism, Public Relations, and Advertising Position Type Staff Employment Status Full Time Grant Funded Yes Salary Range 46,500.00 - 47,895.00 Pay Grade E08 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B). Job Summary The Reporter/Producer is responsible for assigned coverage areas and producing content across multiple platforms, including video, sound, and written reports for broadcast, print and digital applications. The Reporter/Producer will lead assigned student teams and individual interns and Work Study students in performing a variety of journalistic tasks. Primary Duties and Responsibilities * Gather and verify factual information for stories through interviews, observation and research. * Captures appropriate sound, video, still photos and other data and information types for the professional production of a variety of news products that will be delivered across platform. * Works closely with interns and student journalists to ensure professional standards are met. * Generate creative story ideas daily based on Center's strategic plan. * Assists center director in recruiting students. * Attends and assists in the set-up and promotion of all public center activities in Hattiesburg. * Supervises individual students and/or reporting teams as assigned. * Performs other duties as assigned by the center director. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in media or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. One to two years of professional media experience. Ability to perform essential job-related physical tasks, including lifting equipment up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. Proficiency in computer applications relevant to the position is required. This is an on-site position based in Jackson and requires regular travel to the Center and RHCJC in Hattiesburg, as assigned or required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities * Demonstrates high proficiency in news writing, including AP style, grammar and spelling. * Ability to capture video and still images suitable for professional presentation. * Ability to edit photos, video and other files and material in common industry software, such as the Adobe Creative Suite. * Demonstrates knowledge of social media and other digital platforms. * Demonstrates knowledge of journalism ethics and law, including libel standards, Open Record and Open Meeting statutes, and Mississippi and federal Freedom of Information Acts. * Ability to understand and implement all appropriate university and board-established center policies. * Ability to assimilate large amounts of data quickly and accurately. * Ability to communicate effectively with those from a wide range of backgrounds, education levels and varying skills. * Ability to effectively deal with the public and establish long-standing relationships with key stakeholders. * Ability to meet deadlines. * Self-motivated and able to work in a deadline-driven environment. * Proficiency at posting content to various websites. Preferred Qualifications Videography and non-linear editing experience. At least five years of media industry experience. About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions. Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others. We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit ************ The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.

The Senior Medical Writer will research, create, and edit all documents associated with clinical research. The Senior Medical Writer may operate as the project lead writer/submission coordinator and primary client contact to manage contributions of multiple writers working on related documents. The Senior Medical Writer also facilitates process improvement and technical mentoring/training and supports Medical Writing Services management during the sales process by providing client liaison and proposals input. **Key Accountabilities** : **Author Clinical Documents** + Gather, review, analyze, and evaluate pertinent resources to prepare, develop, and finalize key clinical documents for submission to regulatory authorities, without the need for any supervision or additional formal on-the-job training. Train self and provide guidance to others to prepare any type of medical writing deliverable. + Revise document drafts based on the review comments from team members to ensure inclusion of all relevant input. + Manage ongoing and/or revised project documentation and correspondence. **Quality Control** + Ensure that all work is complete and of high quality prior to team distribution or shipment to client. + Provide technical leadership to ensure clinical data presented in summary documents is in compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines, SOPs, and goals of submission. **Project Management** + Operate as the project lead writer/submission coordinator and primary client contact to manage contributions of multiple writers working on related documents. Manage scope of work, timeline and project goals, technical information, and input from clients throughout the project. + Develop, coordinate, and oversee work plans for individual and multiple-document delivery, to enable the team to work efficiently and effectively to meet milestones and achieve team objectives. + Provide leadership and strategic planning/adjustments, delegation of responsibilities, and tasks to team members. Monitor the progress of each individual project task and assess the overall program. + Ensure key information received in project or program meetings is appropriately disseminated, such that project strategy is maintained and data or key message changes are incorporated appropriately across documents. + Continuously monitor overall project performance and, if necessary, identify ways to ensure that the project is completed on-time and within budget. + Keep client and team informed of project status. + Contribute expertise as a document/cross-document specialist and content historian to analyze proposed program, studies, and related documents to deliver information required by the target audiences. + Build and maintain collaborative relationships with teams/clients, leading to increased performance and a sense of inclusion. Cultivate efficient, productive, and professional working relationships to promote client satisfaction and confidence. + Track actual versus planned project budget. Determine the cause of cost overruns and out-of-scope activities and recommend corrective action to medical writing management. + Provide updates for each project to Medical Writing Services management, and assess forecasting and resourcing. Propose creative solutions to medical writing management to shifting timelines and staffing requirements. + Communicate to writer's line manager any needs or concerns regarding level of training or performance of team members on project work. Provide line manager with input regarding team member's performance for employees' periodic performance review, and as needed. **Client** **Liaison/Service** + Be aware of client expectations for self and team members. Respond appropriately to incidents of dissatisfaction, and feed back to Medical Writing Services management. + Provide support as appropriate to Business Development/Client Solutions and Medical Writing Services management in their efforts to win new business. Identify and solicit new business leads for Medical Writing Services, attend business development meetings, and prepare and make sales presentations to clients, if called upon. + Provide strategic and project planning intelligence to Medical Writing Services management for medical writing activities in the proposal generation process, including assessment of scope of services to be provided to a client with respect to medical writing tasks. May attend proposal development meetings if requested by Medical Writing Services management. + Input to development of client proposals generated by Medical Writing Services and letters of agreement/intent based on existing templates. May function as the client contact if requested and communicate pricing information in conjunction with Medical Writing Services management. + If requested, suggest appropriate resourcing, based on existing templates and standards, for full-service and stand-alone projects. **Training/Compliance** + Keep abreast of new advances in medical writing and regulatory issues. + Develop and train Medical Writing Services staff to enhance writing quality, efficiency, and project management. + Implement and monitor departmental compliance to SOPs. Input to development or revision of departmental SOPs, as appropriate. + Develop and present external training courses. **General** + Attend departmental and company meetings as necessary. + Comply with departmental procedures and requirements, such as completion of project assignment and workload trackers on the applicable software platform + Analyze efficiency of work and discuss improvement ideas with Medical Writing + Services management and colleagues, e.g., evaluation of software to increase productivity and document quality. **Skills:** + Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, verbal, and written communication skills. + A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning. + Motivation to work consistently in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. + Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail, e.g., organizational skills. + Competent working in a matrix environment and values the importance of teamwork. Possesses team leadership skills and cross-cultural sensitivity. + Exhibits sound judgement: escalates issues to project teams or departmental management as appropriate. Presents solutions and follows through to ensure problems have been satisfactorily resolved. + Ability to negotiate on behalf of medical writing to ensure resources, timelines and expectations are aligned. + Understands and satisfies client needs. + Establishes a connection with the client beyond one's project, to gain repeat business and/or to widen existing scope and services. Ability to gain trust and confidence within the company. + Provides departmental expertise and perspectives to promote prospective business opportunities; provide Parexel colleagues with pertinent information to formalize a sound business strategy. **Knowledge and Experience** : + Demonstrated understanding of clinical research, the drug development process, and applicable regulatory guidelines and regulations. + Broad experience in preparation of all types of clinical regulatory documentation. Experience in management of complex medical writing projects. + Knowledge of resource management and productivity metric management. + Advanced word processing skills, including MS Office (expertise in Word); software and systems knowledge or ability to learn and adapt to various IT systems: document management systems, collaborative authoring (e.g., SharePoint), and file conversion and databases (Excel). + Ability to travel. + Fluent in written and spoken English. **Education:** + Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Health Related Sciences or equivalent. \#LI-KW1 \#LI-REMOTE EEO Disclaimer Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.