Copy Editor

lockwood; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockwood is seeking a Copy Editor to support Managing Editors on dedicated accounts, handling editing, proofreading, data checks, submissions, and other editorial tasks. Collaboration with Traffic Management and the lead editor will guide priorities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of medical editing experience, with publications experience and EndNote proficiency preferred. Flexible work location includes remote or Stamford, CT headquarters.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of medical editing experience.
• Experience in medical editing required; experience with multiple therapeutic areas and media formats preferred.
• Publications experience required.
• Experience with EndNote required.

Responsibilities

• Supports Managing Editors and aligned teams to address daily and evolving needs.
• Maintains knowledge of style guidelines for accounts (AMA, Chicago, client-specific).
• Contributes to Editorial SOP updates and team requests.
• Addresses CE-related questions from scientific directors and team members.
• Reviews content for grammar and style with a focus on sense and storytelling.

Skills

Medical editing

Publications experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EndNote

Job description

This position can be based remotely (working from home) or at our headquarters in Stamford, CT.

About Lockwood : Lockwood collaborates with clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries to identify effective, holistic, science-based strategies to address their objectives through market access communications. Our clients count on us to challenge their assumptions and help them creatively navigate around obstacles. From strategy through execution, we focus on accuracy, transparency, and scientific value to create programs that are evidence-based, clinically relevant, and contribute to the development of our clients' brands. Over a third of our staff hold advanced scientific, pharmacy, or medical degrees, and most work from where they live. Because our flexible structure provides better work-life balance, we attract the best talent, facilitate their best work, and as a result, are more responsive to our clients, wherever and whenever they do business.

Summary : The role of the Copy Editor is to support aligned Managing Editors for dedicated accounts, including editing, proofreading, data checking, submissions, and other editorial tasks as requested. Responsibilities will be coordinated with the lead editor in conjunction with Traffic Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports Managing Editors and their aligned teams to address their daily and evolving needs
• Maintains a knowledge of relevant style guidelines for aligned accounts, including client-specific, AMA, and Chicago styles
• Contributes to maintenance and updates to Editorial SOP, list of frequently encountered editorial questions/issues, and list of team-specific requests and preferences
• Addresses CE-related questions from scientific directors and other team members
• Reviews content not only for objective grammatical and stylistic standards but with a critical eye for elements of "sense" or "story," when requested
• Demonstrates flexibility, innovation, and independent judgment
• Provides timely communication between relevant departments, including Accounts, Scientific, and third-party contributors

Education: A Bachelor's degree is required

Professional Skills and Requirements:

• At least 5 years of medical editing experience
• Experience in medical editing required; experience with multiple therapeutic areas and media formats preferred
• Publications experience required
• Experience with EndNote required