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Developmental Editor

Spectraforce Technologies, Raleigh, NC, USA

Job type: Full Time


Title: Developmental Editor

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Remote



Job Description:



We are seeking a developmental editor to join our Digital Content team at a leading global STM publisher. The ideal candidate will bring editorial expertise and a passion for improving the clarity, accuracy, and educational impact of healthcare content. This role combines developmental and line editing of educational healthcare content in a dynamic, technology-forward content production environment.



This position is part of the Clinical eLearning team within Digital Content.



Key responsibilities:


  • Edit healthcare-related educational content for accuracy, clarity, structure, and consistency.

  • Perform line editing and copyediting for grammar, usage, and adherence to internal style guides and industry standards (e.g., AMA Manual of Style).

  • Collaborate closely with content developers, instructional designers, clinical editors, project managers, and image coordinators to ensure content meets quality, style, and educational objectives.

  • Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.

  • Participate in virtual meetings and collaborate via Microsoft Teams and other internal communication tools.

  • Adapt to evolving workflows and technologies, contributing to process improvements and new content development approaches.




Top 3 must-have skills you're looking for? (Measurable skills, technologies, etc.)


  • Exceptional editing skills and attention to detail

  • Experience working in content management systems

  • Comfortable with learning new technologies




Essential years of experience and/or education (or certification) requirements the candidates must have:


  • Minimum of 2 years of experience editing professional clinical content (not consumer facing).

  • Education is a high school diploma