Editor III

Job title : Editor III

Job location : Irvine is preferred, but remote is OK as well

Job duration : 4+ months

Top 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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