Society for Scholarly Publishing
Senior Medical Editor Job at Society for Scholarly Publishing in Convent Station
Society for Scholarly Publishing, Convent Station, NJ, US, 07961
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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