Editor III

The Fountain Group; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical advertising agency is seeking an experienced Editor III to edit and proofread copy for various brands. Candidates must have at least five years of medical editing and fact checking experience in a pharma ad agency environment and demonstrate the ability to work independently. This remote position requires collaboration with agency teams and a solid understanding of client and brand guidelines. Flexibility in working hours based on business needs is essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years medical editing and fact checking experience in a pharma ad agency/medical education environment.
• Ability to work independently with a motivated, self-starting attitude.
• Knowledge of current AMA style and FDA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread copy for assigned and other brands as needed.
• Fact check annotated copy using provided references.
• Collaborate with Editorial Director and team to maintain quality.

Skills

Agency Experience

Medical Editing

Fact Checking

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Any College degree

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

ProofHQ

Job description

Pay: $55-51
Duration: 6 months

Job Update

Appears to be same as ABBVJP00031693 (Brandy's hire with Jillen).

Stephanie Parks is HM – www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieaparks.

Max Bill Rate: $77.08

Location: Remote - Priority given to candidates close to the Irvine, CA, office
Contract: 6 months
Desk contact: Rachel Foster

Key Requirements

• Agency Experience is a must
• Sr Level for a minimum of 5 years at least

Essential Skills and Experience

• FACT CHECKING is a must! Five (5) or more years in a pharmaceutical ad agency environment is required.
• Able to independently navigate and complete editorial tasks by understanding requirements and choosing the most effective approach, rather than relying solely on instructions or frequent supervision
• Five (5) or more years' experience with the ability to conduct all types of reviews and have a firm understanding of what the job needs for each round
• Ability to communicate well cross-functionally with Agency teams when needed
• Flexibility: Hours will vary depending on the business needs, must be able to work Pacific time zone hours

Editor III

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread copy for assigned and other brands as needed
• Fact check 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 varying editorial styles per brand needs

Qualifications

• Any College degree
• 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