Group Editor Job at Medical Knowledge Group in New York

Medical Knowledge Group is comprised of best-in-class medical communications, health care consulting, and data analytics companies. Guided by strategic insight, creative innovation, and medical acumen, MKG companies specialize in distinct service areas within the health care marketing and communications sector.

Responsibilities:

Serve as lead editor on assigned accounts and perform Editorial reviews on other accounts as needed

Mentor and manage 2 to 3 direct reports, communicating editorial best practices, processes, standards, and guidelines; give constructive feedback and evaluate work on a regular basis to ensure quality control on client deliverables

Maintain ongoing dialogue with Medical Affairs, Copy, Account Services, and Project Management to ensure materials are edited according to client and/or AMA/house style specifications

Comprehensively monitor editorial requests to team, assist staff in load-balancing their workload to ensure all deadlines are met, and stay informed of upcoming projects through close communication with Project Management team

Collaborate closely with the PM team and Editorial Director to identify solutions to address daily bandwidth issues

Step in when managerial input/action is needed and/or elevate to Editorial Director (eg, too-tight timelines, internal or external disputes) on behalf of staff

Assist in resolution of imbalances in workload, disruptions to normal workflow, team concerns, and additional staffing needs

Know when additional resourcing is needed and alert Editorial Management to plan accordingly to ensure adequate editorial coverage

Maintain effective/ongoing communication and collaboration with other Editorial team Managers:

Communicate resourcing under/over bandwidth needs with other Editorial Managers/Director to manage fluctuating bandwidth needs

Participate in Editorial team meetings and contribute to fostering a team mentality

Assist Editorial Director in annual reviews of Editorial staff and organize training/development with Editorial Director

Advise manager about departmental evaluations, training, and scheduling

Ensure team is responsive to in-house needs

Requirements:

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in liberal arts or sciences

A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience as a senior editor or higher level in a medical communications or advertising agency

A comprehensive knowledge of AMA style, strong attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal and communications skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and Acrobat Pro

The ability to work independently, proactively, and within tight deadlines

Ability to both multi-task and stay focused on one project until completion

Ability to complete research and gather information online

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