Editorial Assistant

EMJ; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Editorial Assistant to join their growing team in Miami. The role focuses on supporting high-quality content production across various platforms, offering clear pathways for career growth and development. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and strong writing skills, contributing to trusted medical knowledge through a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Paid volunteering day

Structured onboarding and ongoing development

Flexible working model

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree (life sciences, English, communications, or related field preferred).
• Excellent written English and attention to detail.
• Strong organization, time management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support content production across journals, news, and social platforms.
• Assist with editing, proofreading, and fact-checking.
• Maintain editorial calendars and ensure timely publication of content.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Communication

Written English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, English, communications, or related field

Job description

We’re growing our editorial team and looking for detail-oriented, driven graduates to help us shape the future of medical publishing.

This is a hands-on opportunity to join a fast-paced, purpose-driven company producing expert-led content across a range of therapeutic areas. You'll work alongside our international publishing department and Vice President of Content senior editors to deliver high-quality digital content that supports healthcare professionals in the US.

Our Editorial Assistants form part of the wider Publishing Department, designed to develop strong foundations in content creation, editorial processes, and medical communications—with clear pathways into more senior roles.

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Start in an entry-level role with clear development routes
• Supportive Team Culture: Collaborate with mission-led colleagues who value quality and curiosity
• Training & Mentorship: Gain structured onboarding and ongoing development
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to trusted, accessible medical knowledge
• Flexible Hybrid Model: Based in Miami with in-office collaboration and remote flexibility
• Benefits: Paid time off, medical coverage, paid volunteering day

What You’ll Do

• Support content production across journals, news, and social platforms
• Assist with editing, proofreading, fact-checking, and contributor coordination
• Liaise with clinicians, academics, and internal teams to manage deadlines and deliverables
• Maintain editorial calendars and ensure timely publication of content
• Participate in team meetings and provide creative input across projects
• Uphold editorial standards and compliance

What We’re Looking For

• A Bachelor’s degree (life sciences, English, communications, or related field preferred)
• Excellent written English and attention to detail
• Strong organization, time management, and communication skills

Key Information

• Salary:$42,000–$48,000
• Reports to:VP of Content
• Hours: 8.30am – 5pm, Mon-Fri
• Working pattern:Hybrid
• Location: Hallandale Beach, FL

We believe in…

• Taking care of your own: We all need to be proactive and responsible for our own actions. This will lead to an inspiring place to work that we are all proud of.
• Going the extra mile: Always give your best performance, this will create a team that is different to anything else, full of hard working, gold medal winners.
• Entire buy in: Everyone has loyalty to our vision, values, culture, and the long-term goals of AMJ. We are committed to doing so in a positive and passionate way.

Application process:

Your CV will be reviewed and if successful, we will be in touch to arrange a telephone call. Following this there will be a 2-stage interview process, one focused on competencies and one on the values.