Associate Editor Job at Omnicom Health in New York

Title:

Associate Editor

Company / Location:

Remedy Edge / New York

Department / Discipline:

Editorial

Overview
The Associate 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 Remedy Edge (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/details 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 back up), 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), factchecking (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

Salary range - $45,000 - $54,000

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