Assistant Editor

Learning, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

A communications and training agency is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Editor to support their editorial team. This remote role involves editing and proofreading various training materials while applying AMA guidelines and ensuring quality. Candidates should have 3-5 years of editorial support experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency with editing tools. Strong communication and organizational skills are required, and there is potential for full-time employment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in editorial support.
• Proficiency in copy editing and proofreading.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in an agency/creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread training materials including PDFs and e-learning modules.
• Apply AMA guidelines and maintain editorial style.
• Fact-check content and provide accurate annotations.
• Review digital and print designs; suggest improvements.
• Revise content in Adobe InDesign; coordinate editorial projects.
• Write original copy with correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and attribution.
• Support other projects and initiatives as needed.

Skills

Copy editing

Proofreading

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Agency/creative experience

AMA style knowledge

AI platforms familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications or a related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Job description

Encompass Communications and Learning – Remote Position

Title:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly motivated Assistant Editor to join our editorial team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for supporting our Editorial Leads in the development and delivery of high-quality digital and print training materials for several pharmaceutical and biotechnology brands.

Responsibilities:

• Edit and proofread training materials (including PDFs, e-learning modules, learning assessments/quizzes, videos, and PowerPoint presentation decks) and email campaign correspondence
• Apply AMA guidelines and other editorial style guides to content, creating and maintaining style as needed
• Fact-check content against primary resources; provide accurate annotations when needed
• Review digital and print designs, ensuring accuracy and providing recommendations for improvement
• Revise content in Adobe InDesign
• Assist in the coordination of editorial projects to ensure on-time, high-quality output
• Write original copy using proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure; this includes appropriate reference attribution
• Provide support for other projects and initiatives as needed

Skills, Experience, and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in editorial support
• Demonstrated proficiency in copy editing, proofreading, and referencing/annotating
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively with team members in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated initiative as a solution-focused self-starter
• Experience working in an agency/creative environment required
• Understanding of the medical and legal submissions process
• Knowledge of AMA style
• Experience with Excel, Adobe InDesign, and Microsoft Teams
• Familiarity and/or experience with relevant AI platforms

This is a remote position that will begin as a contract role with the opportunity for full-time employment and a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Encompass is a full-service training and communications agency dedicated to helping life sciences teams enhance knowledge and skills and, ultimately, drive optimal performance. Our team draws from decades of experience in the life sciences business. We are former pharmaceutical and medical device sales and marketing executives. Our team also has deep expertise in health insurance, medicine, content creation, instructional design, graphic design, and technical development.

Encompass Culture

We’re gurus of life sciences and masterminds of training and strategy. We love what we do. We’re an energetic team with a passion for our clients’ objectives. Champions of knowledge and learning, we mobilize around their needs with thoughtful collaboration, always with an eye toward the most innovative solutions. We have processes to keep us in check and on track, but we’re also a spirited bunch, always up for challenging each other through diverse perspectives and practices. At our core and above all else, we remain a family built on mutual trust. We honor time for our human and furry connections outside work because that’s what fuels all we do.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Encompass is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, or any other characteristic.