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Associate Medical Editor
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Omnicom Health
Title:
Associate Medical Editor
Company/Location:
DDB Health
Department/Discipline:
Editorial
Overview The Associate Medical Editor’s primary responsibility is to support the overall quality and factual accuracy of all assigned materials by working in concert with other editors and departments across DDBHealth (especially Copy/Art/Account/Project Management) from project initiation through final production. Materials will include both print and digital jobs, such as core visual aids/eDetails and journal ads, as well as interactive conference panels and iPad applications.
Responsibilities
Serve as a support editor on assigned brand(s) and provide backup for other editors as necessary
Gain familiarity with the therapeutic area, drug profile, primary reference material/data, indication, core claims, and client particulars for assigned brand(s)
Attend all brand status meetings and any other relevant or required team meetings
Perform sense & spell reads (sense/spell/grammar reads without backup), first and second reads (styling per AMA and/or client style, proofreading of references, proofreading approved ISI, checking that the piece meets FDA reqs, etc), fact-checking (annotations of claims vs references), and correction checks/toggles of materials
Work closely and professionally with other editors, as well as account executives, copywriters, art directors, and other team members, to ensure materials are of the highest quality in terms of accuracy, utility, clarity, readability, and appeal; help resolve any content/referencing issues
Work proactively with project management to communicate any issues on projects and brainstorm solutions
Regularly review project timelines and hotsheets to ensure editorial steps are included, and anticipate and communicate any potential editorial conflicts or issues that might impact timing
Work with other editors to maintain a comprehensive style guide for each assigned brand
Assist fellow editors with their brands by reviewing any overflow work when possible
Model core values of Dream, Dare, Care
Participate in department trainings and new initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience); health or science courses a plus
Knowledge of AMA Style, 11th Ed preferred
Ability to analyze abstract data from high‑science support material and ensure its accuracy in the current assignment
Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat markups/commenting for electronic reviews preferred
Skills in organization and attention to detail
Curiosity/interest in medical topics desirable
Salary
$43,000 - $54,590
Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries:
Marketing Services
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Associate Medical Editor
role at
Omnicom Health
Title:
Associate Medical Editor
Company/Location:
DDB Health
Department/Discipline:
Editorial
Overview The Associate Medical Editor’s primary responsibility is to support the overall quality and factual accuracy of all assigned materials by working in concert with other editors and departments across DDBHealth (especially Copy/Art/Account/Project Management) from project initiation through final production. Materials will include both print and digital jobs, such as core visual aids/eDetails and journal ads, as well as interactive conference panels and iPad applications.
Responsibilities
Serve as a support editor on assigned brand(s) and provide backup for other editors as necessary
Gain familiarity with the therapeutic area, drug profile, primary reference material/data, indication, core claims, and client particulars for assigned brand(s)
Attend all brand status meetings and any other relevant or required team meetings
Perform sense & spell reads (sense/spell/grammar reads without backup), first and second reads (styling per AMA and/or client style, proofreading of references, proofreading approved ISI, checking that the piece meets FDA reqs, etc), fact-checking (annotations of claims vs references), and correction checks/toggles of materials
Work closely and professionally with other editors, as well as account executives, copywriters, art directors, and other team members, to ensure materials are of the highest quality in terms of accuracy, utility, clarity, readability, and appeal; help resolve any content/referencing issues
Work proactively with project management to communicate any issues on projects and brainstorm solutions
Regularly review project timelines and hotsheets to ensure editorial steps are included, and anticipate and communicate any potential editorial conflicts or issues that might impact timing
Work with other editors to maintain a comprehensive style guide for each assigned brand
Assist fellow editors with their brands by reviewing any overflow work when possible
Model core values of Dream, Dare, Care
Participate in department trainings and new initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience); health or science courses a plus
Knowledge of AMA Style, 11th Ed preferred
Ability to analyze abstract data from high‑science support material and ensure its accuracy in the current assignment
Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat markups/commenting for electronic reviews preferred
Skills in organization and attention to detail
Curiosity/interest in medical topics desirable
Salary
$43,000 - $54,590
Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries:
Marketing Services
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