• Write with depth and nuance about complex environmental and climate issues that have real impact in the Central Valley • Propose, conceive, and execute in-depth, thought-provoking stories, typically at least two to four stories per month • Work with partner organizations to create or adapting content to run in local newspapers and on Grist.org • Tell stories on multiple platforms, including radio, television, in-person events and social media • Perform other duties as assigned

Role Description Bionews, a digital news company dedicated to creating communities for patients with rare and chronic diseases and their caregivers, is looking for members of the porphyria community to join our freelance staff of caregiver columnists on Porphyria News . A Bionews columnist is a patient or caregiver who shares about life with a rare or chronic disease. They write personal essays in a column format to inform, inspire, empathize, and advise. Their audience includes patients, caregivers, medical teams, and researchers. Columnists also write to a general audience interested in learning how to improve society's understanding and treatment of disease/disability communities. All columns are reviewed with a critical eye by professional editors who will work with columnists to smooth rough spots and help the columnist grow as a writer. This is a contract position. Please note you MUST be a member of the porphyria community -- patient preferred, but caregivers may apply for consideration in order to apply for this position. Responsibilities and Duties - Fulfill 1x weekly deadlines as agreed upon on hire. - Communicate efficiently with your managers and editors. - Submit 400-800 word drafts that adhere to Bionews policies and procedures. - Aside from exceptions, drafts should not take more than 45 minutes to edit. - Fulfill revisions as requested by editors in a timely manner. - Complete training assigned by Bionews HR. Experience Required - Prior experience with writing for an audience. - At least three months’ direct experience with caring for someone with porphyria. - Caregivers must be direct relatives, guardians, or spouses. Experience Preferred - Experience in being professionally edited for publication. - Experienced in generating a blog or column. - Participation in support groups, internet forums, or community groups relevant to porphyria. Knowledge Required - Fundamentals of how porphyria works. Knowledge Preferred - The content needs or wants of the porphyria community. Skills Required - A swift and independent learner of Internet technology. - A creative mind capable of regularly generating unique content that appeals to target audiences. - Time management. - Advanced creative writing. Skills Preferred - Experience in using WordPress for content creation. - Experience with the Slack communication app. Abilities Required - Internet access and use. - Native or fluent English writing and reading abilities.

• Write high-impact local news items in Axios’ Smart Brevity style (typically short-form, daily pieces) • Jump on timely stories, events and trends • Contribute to Axios Local newsletters, plus their websites and social media accounts as needed, often with a daily turnaround • Collaborate with an editor and/or full-time newsletter author(s) • Help fill longer coverage gaps occasionally, (e.g. 1-3 months) as needed

• Foster a deep understanding of the fundamentals, supply chains, end uses, and key market participants across metals recycling markets • Collect pricing data and set price assessments • Write market commentaries and insightful copy • Peer review prices to verify editorial judgement • Manage and expand the number of industry contacts • Handle questions from contacts and present at events and webinars