Job Description

Job Description:

The Senior Editor will join a team of experienced editors and serve as lead on several client accounts. This person will ensure accuracy, consistency, and correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation in all client materials, as well as fact-check content to ensure accuracy and compliance with client submission requirements. The Senior Editor will serve as a resource for their brand teams on all matters of style and maintain style guides for assigned brands. This is a remote position with the option to work in the office.

NOTE: Only candidates in the NJ TriState area (NJ/NYC/Local PA) will be considered for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Proofreads, copy edits, and fact-checks a variety of promotional materials, including but not limited to slide decks, print and digital brochures, flash cards, sales training materials, e-mails, and websites
• Ensures correct grammar, spelling, usage, and adherence to AMA, agency, and client styles across projects
• Maintains consistency in style, tone, and messaging across pieces
• Validates accuracy of data and claims by thoroughly fact-checking references
• Directs appropriate queries to project managers, writers, account directors, and other reviewers
• Works with Project Management to ensure proper prioritization of projects and adherence to deadlines
• Creates and maintains style guides for assigned brands and provides guidance to brand team on style
• Participates in internal project kickoff, regroup, and status meetings for assigned brands
• Assists other editors with work as needed

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English/Communications and/or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of medical editing experience in an advertising agency
• Thorough knowledge of AMA style
• Proficiency in online routing, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and PubMed/web searches; familiarity with Ziflow, Proof HQ, or similar program preferred
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment
• High-level interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Should be a thoughtful, close reader, with a strong understanding of complex, technical material and be able to address issues of content flow, logic, and layout
• Familiarity with market access preferred

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