Copy Editor
Society of Critical Care Medicine, Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States, 60056
Overview
Salary range:
$67,500 - $77,500 Location:
If hired, you must reside in the Chicagoland area. Primary purpose:
Provides editorial support for a variety of SCCM materials. Develops and monitors editorial style, copyediting standards, proofreading procedures, and related issues. Responsibilities
Editorial Services for SCCM Content
Copyedits and proofreads all SCCM member communications. Copyedits education and sponsorship materials for SCCM’s annual meeting. Copyedits other SCCM educational content. Copyedits executive, legal, human resource, and other administrative materials. Copyedits grant proposals, funding requests, letters of intent, event agendas, and research materials. Copyedits SCCM guidelines, as needed, and proofreads guideline materials for dissemination across delivery formats. Editorial Style
Coordinates house style guides with various users, updating style when needed. Serves as resource for staff and external freelancers in matters of medical terminology and style. Participates in Council of Science Editors and other professional industry groups. Keeps abreast of trends in general and scientific editing. SCCM Archiving
Updates the SCCM’s archival database, ensuring that SCCM historical materials are catalogued appropriately and in a timely manner. Assists with proper storage, preservation, and organization of physical archival material. Ensures that SCCM archiving procedures and standards are followed. Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or other liberal arts field Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and interact professionally and tactfully in sensitive situations Strong project management and organizational skills Excellent writing, grammar, editing, and proofreading skills Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Advanced knowledge of latest edition of AMA Manual of Style Knowledge of database management Knowledge of the biological sciences, with emphasis on medicine and medical terminology preferred Association experience preferred Why SCCM?
Flexible Work Options:
With our generous remote work policy, much of your work will be from home. We value work-life balance, but you’ll need to be able to come into the office when required by your supervisor. Generous Paid Time Off:
Take advantage of paid vacation and 13 paid holidays each year, plus a summer hours program for that perfect work-life balance. Comprehensive Benefits:
Enjoy medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance coverage to keep you and your family protected. Paid Parental Leave:
Take the time you need to bond with your new addition to the family. Matching 401(K):
We invest in your future with a 401(K) matching program to help you save for retirement. Educational Assistance:
Continue learning and growing with educational assistance—we’re invested in your personal and professional development. SCCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Salary range:
$67,500 - $77,500 Location:
If hired, you must reside in the Chicagoland area. Primary purpose:
Provides editorial support for a variety of SCCM materials. Develops and monitors editorial style, copyediting standards, proofreading procedures, and related issues. Responsibilities
Editorial Services for SCCM Content
Copyedits and proofreads all SCCM member communications. Copyedits education and sponsorship materials for SCCM’s annual meeting. Copyedits other SCCM educational content. Copyedits executive, legal, human resource, and other administrative materials. Copyedits grant proposals, funding requests, letters of intent, event agendas, and research materials. Copyedits SCCM guidelines, as needed, and proofreads guideline materials for dissemination across delivery formats. Editorial Style
Coordinates house style guides with various users, updating style when needed. Serves as resource for staff and external freelancers in matters of medical terminology and style. Participates in Council of Science Editors and other professional industry groups. Keeps abreast of trends in general and scientific editing. SCCM Archiving
Updates the SCCM’s archival database, ensuring that SCCM historical materials are catalogued appropriately and in a timely manner. Assists with proper storage, preservation, and organization of physical archival material. Ensures that SCCM archiving procedures and standards are followed. Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or other liberal arts field Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and interact professionally and tactfully in sensitive situations Strong project management and organizational skills Excellent writing, grammar, editing, and proofreading skills Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Advanced knowledge of latest edition of AMA Manual of Style Knowledge of database management Knowledge of the biological sciences, with emphasis on medicine and medical terminology preferred Association experience preferred Why SCCM?
Flexible Work Options:
With our generous remote work policy, much of your work will be from home. We value work-life balance, but you’ll need to be able to come into the office when required by your supervisor. Generous Paid Time Off:
Take advantage of paid vacation and 13 paid holidays each year, plus a summer hours program for that perfect work-life balance. Comprehensive Benefits:
Enjoy medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance coverage to keep you and your family protected. Paid Parental Leave:
Take the time you need to bond with your new addition to the family. Matching 401(K):
We invest in your future with a 401(K) matching program to help you save for retirement. Educational Assistance:
Continue learning and growing with educational assistance—we’re invested in your personal and professional development. SCCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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