Medical Editor I

American College of Physicians; United States; Híbrido; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The American College of Physicians (ACP) seeks a Medical Editor for the Assessment and Education Programs (AEP) department. The role manages AEP products from planning through production, with substantive editing of MKSAP materials and related educational content for internal medicine.

This hybrid position requires 2 days per week in-office in Philadelphia, collaboration with committees, editors, and graphics teams, and ensuring on-time delivery aligned with program specifications.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or Biology and two or more years of work experience in a medical editing environment.
• Ability to substantively edit medical content and address organization, clarity and audience considerations.
• Strong proofreading and copyediting skills with consistent application of grammar and style.
• Familiarity with electronic production for a digital platform; knowledge of test development and psychometrics is helpful.
• Excellent Word skills; Excel and PowerPoint are preferable.

Responsabilidades

• Substantively edit all AEP materials to the style guide and standard conventions.
• Collaborate with committees, subject matter experts, and editors to develop outlines and revise material.
• Represent ACP at committee meetings and conduct MCQ development tutorials.
• Understand production processes from file conversion to electronic production.
• Contribute to content management and asset organization via CMS or MCQ databases.
• Collaborate with Creative Services on graphics and with Digital Content on multimedia.

Conocimientos

Strong oral and written communication

Proofreading and copyediting

Edit medical content

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism/Biology

Herramientas

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

The Medical Education Division of the American College of Physicians (ACP) is seeking a candidate for the position of Medical Editor for the Assessment and Education Programs (AEP) department. ACP, a national organization of internal medicine physicians with headquarters in Philadelphia, is the largest medical specialty organization and the second-largest physician group in the United States.

The Medical Editor is responsible for the management of assigned AEP products from planning through production. This includes substantive/developmental editing of selected Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP) clinical material in the content areas of internal medicine, including syllabus, multiple-choice questions (MCQs), updates, and digital enhancements; the Internal Medicine In-Training Examination (IM-ITE); and other Medical Education Division programs as assigned. This is a hybrid position with 2 days a week in-office required.

Responsibilities of the Medical Editor include but are not limited to:

• Substantively edit all AEP materials, including syllabus text, tables, figures, and MCQs, while adhering to the AEP style guide and standardized grammatical, punctuation, spelling, and usage rules.
• Work with committees, subject matter experts, and clinical editors to develop content outlines, direct discussions, and evaluate and revise material; ensure assignments are completed on time and according to program specifications.
• Represent ACP and AEP at committee meetings and conduct tutorials on the development and evaluation of MCQs.
• Understand all facets of production, from file conversion through electronic production.
• Contribute to management and organization of AEP content and assets via content management and/or MCQ database systems.
• Collaborate with the Creative Services department on the production of all graphics.
• Collaborate with the Senior Digital Content Associate on development of multimedia.
• Assist with proofreading of products in all electronic production stages using standard proofreading conventions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English, Journalism, or Biology, and two or more years of work-related experience in a medical editing environment.
• Ability to substantively edit medical content and address issues of organization, clarity, and appropriateness for the audience, conforming to departmental style and usage.
• Thorough knowledge of grammatical and punctuation concepts and consistent application of this knowledge during all editorial tasks; strong proofreading and copyediting skills essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electronic production for a digital platform preferable. Knowledge of test development principles, psychometric activities, and concepts in self-assessment and continuing medical education helpful.
• Excellent skills in Word required; familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint preferable.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required to interact effectively with all levels of ACP staff and physician-based committees.

ACP offers a competitive salary, superior benefits, and a supportive work environment. Find out more about ACP at: https://www.acponline.org/working-at-acp.

ACP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected class.