Senior Editor

H4B

• $80K — $95K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • 3-5 years of editorial experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry
  • Knowledge of current AMA style (10th edition)
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proficient in English grammar and usage
  • Familiar with digital media and routing systems
  • Understanding of FDA regulations in pharmaceutical advertising

Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional editorial services including editing, fact-checking, and proofreading for assigned brands
  • Follow established procedures to maintain consistent work quality
  • Develop and maintain unique style guides for different brands
  • Gain deep understanding of assigned products and client objectives
  • Prioritize workload effectively to meet all deadlines
  • Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen team dynamics
  • Attend project meetings to stay updated on all assigned tasks

Benefits

  • Part of a growing editorial team in an innovative agency
  • Engagement with various healthcare audiences
  • Opportunity to train and supervise support staff
  • Exposure to diverse projects across multiple brands
Full Job Description
Description

Senior Editor

The Senior Editor ensures the high quality and accuracy of agency materials through attention to detail and superior editing and proofreading skills. The Senior Editor also proactively manages editorial aspects of all material pertaining to assigned brand(s). This role supports the department across brands, as needed. The Senior Editor will be part of a growing editorial team in an innovative agency that produces materials for audiences comprising patients and health care practitioners.
  • Provide outstanding editorial services for all designated projects, including editing, fact checking, and proofreading for assigned brand(s)
  • Follow established procedures/guidelines to ensure consistent work quality
  • Develop and maintain style guides for each assigned brand
  • Understand the product and the client's objectives, including product information, visual aids, pivotal trials, journal articles, and related promotional materials
  • Prioritize work appropriately while meeting all deadlines
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues to enhance team dynamics
  • Adhere to AMA and brand style requirements
  • Attend kickoff, hotsheet, and status meetings related to assigned projects
  • Proactively manage workload, and escalate concerns relating to quality and timing as needed
  • Assist in training medical editors and supervising support staff
Experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3-5 years of industry experience
  • Working knowledge of current AMA style (10th edition)
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
  • Proficiency in English grammar and usage
  • Familiarity with digital media (navigating web/device interfaces)
  • Experience with digital routing systems
  • Familiarity with FDA regulations regarding pharmaceutical advertising
  • Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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