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Writer/Editor jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship require employers to classify the role as a specialty occupation, which means the position must demand a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or a closely related field. Employers in publishing, tech, and media regularly sponsor H-1B writers when the role centers on content strategy, technical writing, or editorial management.
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The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Scientific Writer/Editor, OncoKB
Are you a scientist enthusiastic about cancer biology, genomics, and their clinical applications? The Center for Molecular Oncology (CMO) is seeking a Scientific Writer/Editor to support OncoKB, our FDA-recognized precision oncology knowledge base.
The CMO promotes precision oncology through genomic analysis to help guide the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancer. OncoKB is an integral part of MSK’s clinical genomics platform, capturing scientific and clinical knowledge about genomic biomarkers and their implications across cancer types. In this role, you will help expand and maintain OncoKB by evaluating emerging scientific evidence, curating genomic and clinical information, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of its content.
Role Overview:
- Curate, maintain, and perform quality control of clinical and genomic annotations for the OncoKB knowledge base.
- Research and write summaries for new cancer-associated genes and genomic variants.
- Conduct thorough literature reviews to identify and evaluate relevant information from scientific publications, public databases, oncology conferences, and other sources.
- Interpret preclinical and clinical evidence related to genomic biomarkers and targeted therapies.
- Write, edit, proofread, fact-check, and format scientific content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to OncoKB standards.
- Identify gaps in existing OncoKB annotations and proactively research and address them.
- Support genomic curation projects in collaboration with OncoKB scientists.
- Coordinate review cycles and contribute to the maintenance and improvement of OncoKB SOPs and curation processes.
- Use appropriate AI-based tools for literature retrieval and data assessment while maintaining data integrity and accuracy.
- Train and provide guidance to summer students supporting annotation projects.
Key Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field with at least 2–4 years of related experience; PhD strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of cancer biology, genetics, genomics, and molecular biology.
- Experience interpreting scientific literature, including figures, tables, experimental models, and functional studies.
- Ability to interpret clinical trial protocols and results, including key oncology endpoints and study designs.
- Strong scientific writing and editing skills, including copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Core Skills:
- Scientific literature review and evidence synthesis
- Cancer biology and genomics
- Genomic data curation and annotation
- Clinical trial data interpretation
- Scientific writing, editing, and proofreading
- Data quality control and organization
- Strong communication and collaboration
- AI-assisted literature retrieval and data assessment
Additional Information:
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours, hybrid (primarily remote)
- Location: 321 E. 61st Street, NYC (Joy Building)
- Reporting to: OncoKB Manager (OncoKB Senior Scientist)
Pay Range: $92,700.00 - $148,400.00
FSLA Status: Exempt
Closing:
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
About us:
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Scientific Writer/Editor, OncoKB
Are you a scientist enthusiastic about cancer biology, genomics, and their clinical applications? The Center for Molecular Oncology (CMO) is seeking a Scientific Writer/Editor to support OncoKB, our FDA-recognized precision oncology knowledge base.
The CMO promotes precision oncology through genomic analysis to help guide the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancer. OncoKB is an integral part of MSK’s clinical genomics platform, capturing scientific and clinical knowledge about genomic biomarkers and their implications across cancer types. In this role, you will help expand and maintain OncoKB by evaluating emerging scientific evidence, curating genomic and clinical information, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of its content.
Role Overview:
- Curate, maintain, and perform quality control of clinical and genomic annotations for the OncoKB knowledge base.
- Research and write summaries for new cancer-associated genes and genomic variants.
- Conduct thorough literature reviews to identify and evaluate relevant information from scientific publications, public databases, oncology conferences, and other sources.
- Interpret preclinical and clinical evidence related to genomic biomarkers and targeted therapies.
- Write, edit, proofread, fact-check, and format scientific content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to OncoKB standards.
- Identify gaps in existing OncoKB annotations and proactively research and address them.
- Support genomic curation projects in collaboration with OncoKB scientists.
- Coordinate review cycles and contribute to the maintenance and improvement of OncoKB SOPs and curation processes.
- Use appropriate AI-based tools for literature retrieval and data assessment while maintaining data integrity and accuracy.
- Train and provide guidance to summer students supporting annotation projects.
Key Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field with at least 2–4 years of related experience; PhD strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of cancer biology, genetics, genomics, and molecular biology.
- Experience interpreting scientific literature, including figures, tables, experimental models, and functional studies.
- Ability to interpret clinical trial protocols and results, including key oncology endpoints and study designs.
- Strong scientific writing and editing skills, including copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Core Skills:
- Scientific literature review and evidence synthesis
- Cancer biology and genomics
- Genomic data curation and annotation
- Clinical trial data interpretation
- Scientific writing, editing, and proofreading
- Data quality control and organization
- Strong communication and collaboration
- AI-assisted literature retrieval and data assessment
Additional Information:
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours, hybrid (primarily remote)
- Location: 321 E. 61st Street, NYC (Joy Building)
- Reporting to: OncoKB Manager (OncoKB Senior Scientist)
Pay Range: $92,700.00 - $148,400.00
FSLA Status: Exempt
Closing:
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Writer/Editor
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Your H-1B petition succeeds or fails on how well your degree maps to the specific writing duties. A journalism or English degree supporting a content strategy role is clean. A general business degree supporting copywriting duties is a weaker case that invites a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Look up prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the certified wage level for your SOC code and work location before you receive an offer. Your employer's LCA must meet that floor, so knowing it in advance prevents surprises when the offer comes in.
Target employers with technical writing needs
Software, biotech, and financial services companies regularly sponsor H-1B writers because technical writing and regulatory content clearly require subject-matter expertise and a relevant degree. These industries have stronger documentation of specialty occupation status than general marketing or media roles.
Find sponsors using Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for writer and editor roles. Filtering by role and location shows you which companies have already navigated the specialty occupation question successfully, so you spend time on realistic targets.
Confirm LCA coverage before accepting remote work
If your offer involves working from a location different from the employer's primary office, your employer needs a separate certified LCA for each worksite. Confirm the locations listed on your LCA before you accept, because working from an unlisted address puts your status at risk.
File premium processing when your start date is firm
If you have a firm start date tied to a product launch, editorial calendar, or contract, ask your employer to request premium processing with USCIS. Standard H-1B adjudication timelines can extend your wait significantly, and a delayed approval can disrupt editorial commitments that are already on the books.
H-1B Visa Writer/Editor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Writer/Editor role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer structures the position. A Writer/Editor role qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, technical writing, or a directly related field as a minimum for the job. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree or list the degree as preferred rather than required are more likely to face scrutiny during USCIS adjudication. Employers in tech, healthcare, and regulated industries typically build writer roles around specialized knowledge that supports specialty occupation classification.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for writers and editors?
Technology companies, biotech firms, financial services organizations, and academic publishers are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for writing and editorial roles because their content demands documented subject-matter expertise. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for these roles on Migrate Mate, which lets you focus your applications on companies that have already committed to sponsorship in this field.
How long does H-1B status last for a Writer/Editor job?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if your employer has filed a PERM labor certification or an immigrant petition on your behalf and certain milestones have been reached. Your status is tied to your employer and the specific worksite listed on your LCA, so a job change or relocation requires a new filing.
What documents should a Writer/Editor prepare for H-1B sponsorship?
You'll need official transcripts and your degree certificate showing your field of study, a detailed CV listing your editorial responsibilities and any specialized subject areas, and writing samples that demonstrate the technical or domain-specific expertise your employer is citing as the basis for the specialty occupation claim. If your degree title doesn't align closely with your writing niche, a credential evaluation and a letter from your employer explaining why the role requires your specific educational background will strengthen the petition.
Can a Writer/Editor change employers while on H-1B?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf, as long as you've previously been in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file their own I-129 petition and certify a new LCA covering your new worksite and wage. You don't need to wait for USCIS approval to start the new role, but you should not leave your current employer before the new petition is filed and receipted.