Editorial Coordinator AMJ

EMJ; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

EMJ is seeking a proactive Editorial Coordinator based in Hallandale Beach, Florida, to manage and commission content across journals. The ideal candidate will hold a Biomedical or Life Science degree and possess strong editorial judgment, writing skills, and IT proficiency. Responsibilities include coordinating journal pipelines, driving content commissioning, and overseeing the peer review process. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail are essential. The position offers a salary of $55,000 with a standard Monday to Friday work schedule.

Qualifications

• Proactive and organised Editorial Coordinator for managing content.
• Experience in life sciences with strong editorial judgement.
• Passionate about medical publishing and adheres to quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Own and coordinate journal pipelines with internal teams.
• Drive content commissioning and ensure timely publication.
• Manage the peer review process and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent writing and English language skills

Strong IT Skills – MS Excel and Word

Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to learn quickly and manage/prioritise a high-volume workload

Excellent attention to detail

Education

Biomedical Science or Life Science degree

Job description

Overview

AMJ is seeking a proactive and organised Editorial Coordinator to manage and commission content across our journal portfolio. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop or advance their editorial career within a fast-paced, growing organisation.

The ideal candidate will bring a background in life sciences, strong editorial judgement, and a keen interest in content development. This is a varied role encompassing end-to-end journal coordination, content commissioning, and oversight of the peer review process, requiring excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and coordinate end-to-end journal pipelines, working closely with internal teams and external contributors to ensure content is delivered, reviewed, and published on schedule.


• Drive content commissioning by engaging with key opinion leaders, applying research insights and subject-matter awareness to identify and secure high-quality contributions.


• Lead the development and editorial refinement of journal and newsletter content, including congress reports, expert interviews, and news pieces.


• Coordinate and manage the peer review process, acting as the central point of contact between authors, reviewers, and Editorial Board members to ensure timely and effective decision-making.


• Oversee congress coverage by coordinating attendance (in-person and virtual), liaising with contributors, and ensuring delivery of timely, high-quality reporting on key highlights.


• Plan and deliver webinars and podcasts end-to-end, liaising with subject-matter experts and managing scheduling, logistics, and execution.


• Working closely with leaders in the pharma industry.


• Act as a central liaison between Editorial, Design, and Client Services teams, ensuring smooth workflows, clear communication, and timely publication delivery.

Experience Required

• Biomedical Science or Life Science degree


• Excellent writing and English language skills


• Strong IT Skills – MS Excel and Word


• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills


• Enthusiastic and dedicated team player


• Ability to learn quickly and manage/prioritise a high-volume workload linked to tight deadlines


• Excellent attention to detail and ability to take instruction


• Adheres to company quality standards


• Passionate about medical publishing


• Driven and ambitious individual who has a ‘Gold Medal Winner’ mindset

Key Information

• Salary: $55,000


• Reports to: VP of Content


• Hours: 8.30am – 5pm, Mon-Fri


• Location: This role is based onsite in our Hallandale Beach office

About AMJ

EMJ's purpose is to elevate the quality of healthcare globally, by supporting all healthcare professionals with free and easy access to medical journals and lifelong learning opportunities. We do this to create Gold Medal Winners, enabling healthcare professionals to become the best versions of themselves. Similarly we equip our employees with all the skills, tools and knowledge they need to be in the top 10% of what they do and create Gold Medal Winners in the company.

At AMJ, we believe in…

• Entire buy in: Everyone has loyalty to our vision, values, culture, and the long-term goals of EMJ. We are committed to doing so in a positive and passionate way.


• Manage your own stuff: 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 hardworking, gold medal winners.

Find out more about us and careers at EMJ.

Application process

Your CV will be reviewed by the Recruitment team. 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 AMJ values.