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Marketing Manager

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

At Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, every role matters in helping people overcome addiction and ... Strong proofreading and writing skills; ability to multi-task, think critically, and set and manage ...

Marketing Manager

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

At Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, every role matters in helping people overcome addiction and ... Strong proofreading and writing skills; ability to multi-task, think critically, and set and manage ...

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How much do teen medical writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for teen medical writer in the United States is $38.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.20 and $48.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Teen Medical Writer do?

As a Teen Medical Writer, your daily responsibilities may include researching current health topics relevant to teens, interviewing medical professionals or reviewing trusted sources, and writing articles, blog posts, or educational materials. You may also collaborate with editors, graphic designers, or digital teams to ensure your work is engaging and accurate. Additionally, you’ll likely revise content based on feedback and help tailor messaging for readers in your age group. This collaborative and research-driven workflow allows you to develop both your science knowledge and your writing skills.

What is a Teen Medical Writer?

A Teen Medical Writer is a young writer who creates health and medical content for websites, blogs, social media, or publications. They research medical topics, simplify complex information, and ensure accuracy while making content engaging for a teen audience. This role may involve writing articles, summarizing studies, or interviewing experts. It's a great opportunity for teens interested in healthcare, journalism, or science communication.

Is there a demand for teen medical writers?

There is a growing demand for teen medical writers as healthcare organizations and educational platforms seek content tailored to adolescent audiences. These roles often require strong writing skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to communicate complex topics clearly, with opportunities available in freelance, part-time, and full-time positions.

How to get into teen medical writing with no experience?

Teen medical writers typically start by developing strong writing skills and gaining basic knowledge of medical topics through online courses, certifications, or self-study. Building a portfolio with sample articles and volunteering to write for health blogs or student publications can help demonstrate competence. Familiarity with medical terminology and tools like reference management software also enhances prospects for entry-level roles.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a Teen Medical Writer?

To thrive as a Teen Medical Writer, you need a solid grasp of health and science topics, excellent research abilities, and strong writing skills, often supported by advanced coursework or certifications in technical writing or health communication. Familiarity with word processing software, citation managers, and online medical databases like PubMed is typically necessary. Time management, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills for excelling in this field. These skills are crucial for accurately translating complex medical information into accessible content for teen audiences while meeting tight deadlines.

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Infographic showing various Teen Medical Writer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,364 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

$60K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Be the backbone of hope and healing.
At Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, every role matters in helping people overcome addiction and find a new path forward. Whether you’re working directly with clients or supporting behind the scenes, your contributions make recovery possible. In return, we offer a values-driven workplace, supportive managers, and opportunities to grow. That commitment has earned us recognition from Newsweek as a Best Addiction Treatment Center and seven straight Star Tribune Top Workplace awards.

 

Job Summary

Provide leadership of print and digital campaign efforts, including oversight for planning, implementation, and measurement of large-scale campaigns in support of organizational goals. 

Essential Job Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Management may modify, change or add to the duties of this job description at any time without notice.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The essential functions include the following:

  • Responsible for overseeing the project management of all print tickets including:
    • Large-scale campaigns: kickoffs, timeline, strategy, works with creative team and stakeholder to gather edits and move projects along
      • Year-End Campaign
      • Annual Fund Campaign
      • Direct Mail Campaign
      • Statewide Events
      • Vision Summit
    • Manages Project Coordinator
    • Content creation and copywriting for ads, print and digital pieces, and other large-scale campaigns
    • Assists with scripting and slideshow presentations for major events, including but not limited to annual galas, Christmas concerts, and the women’s luncheon
    • Maintains brand integrity across all MnTC owned brands
    • Contributes to overall brand strategy for advertising campaigns for all MnTC owned brands
    • Support vendor coordination (print vendors, creative agencies, etc) 

Required Skills & Experience (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years' experience in marketing and/or project management.
  • Strong proofreading and writing skills; ability to multi-task, think critically, and set and manage expectations in a fast-paced environment.
  • Understanding of email, social, and web technology
  • High attention to detail and focus on quality output
  • Self-starter with proven ability to deliver results
  • Ability to brainstorm, process quickly, and problem solve
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and WordPress
  • Excellent communication, relationship management and interpersonal skills; the ability to work effectively with staff across the organization; display superior judgment and diplomatic skills; excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Extremely high degree of professionalism and integrity, as well as the ability to pay attention to detail and quality standards are required.
  • Comfort and compassion in working with individuals facing life-controlling challenges, such as mental health issues and addiction.
  • Commitment to MnTC’s culture of honor and core values, including compassion, respect, integrity, servanthood, and trust.
  • Must be able to successfully pass background check and have unrestricted access to driving privileges.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
  • Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Target Compensation Range (Negotiable based on Qualifications):

$60,000-$65,000/year

Our robust benefits package includes medical, HSA, dental, vision, PTO, dependent care FSA, disability, life insurance and 403b retirement plan.

We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool in order to successfully meet our mission of helping every Minnesotan find help and healing from addiction. 

Mn Adult & Teen Challenge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any category protected by federal, state or applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodation is provided upon request.