Editor III

Job title: Editor III
Job location: Irvine is preferred, but remote is OK as well
Job duration: 4+ monthsTop 3-5 skills:

• FACT CHECKING is a must! 3 or more years in a pharma ad agency environment is strongly preferred, but same number of years at a medical education company is OK as well
• Ability to understand ad agency editorial process and manage assigned work without constant guidance; demonstrate the ability to evaluate a task upon receipt, identify its requirements, and determine the best approach, rather than simply following instructions without question
• 3 or more years’ experience with the ability to conduct all types of reviews: cold reads, compares, full reads, disaster checks, check changes, and know what the job needs for that round.
• Ability to communicate well with brand and Editorial teams when needed
• Experience working with Oncology brands or neurotoxins would be a great plus, but not necessary

Job functions/responsibilities:

• Edit and proofread copy for assigned and other brands as needed
• Fact checks annotated copy using provided references, ensuring acceptable sources are used
• Collaborate and communicate with Editorial Director and team members to maintain quality and meet goals
• Prioritize and manage workload, meetings, and various tasks to ensure all deliverables are met with excellence; ability to handle multiple jobs and prioritize as needed
• Thoroughly understand assigned brands and product categories
• Demonstrate a drive to ensure adherence to client and brand guidelines
• Contribute ideas/feedback for improving process and minimizing error
• Offer guidance and training to junior team members and freelancers to ensure integrity of editorial process
• Proactively offer and provide help to others to ensure all work moves through the department efficiently
• Create/maintain brand style guides and bibliographies in a timely manner
• Understand and execute AMA style and vary editorial styles per brand needs

Qualifications:

• Any College degree
• 3 to 5 years medical editing and fact checking experience in a pharma ad agency/medical education environment (agency experience preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a motivated, self-starting attitude
• Ability to creatively adapt to changing deadlines, providing recommendations as needed
• Knowledge of current AMA style and FDA guidelines governing pharmaceutical products/devices
• Solid ability to use MS Office (including Outlook, Teams, and Word), Adobe Acrobat, and/or ProofHQ

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