Senior Editor

OLIXIR New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,500 - 93,875; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom Health in New York seeks a Senior Editor to review concepts, manuscripts, layouts, and bluelines within the agency workflow. You will proofread for grammar, accuracy, and compliance with client style and FDA requirements, and coordinate with copywriters and project teams.

You will edit all manuscripts for AMA style, ensure all job components (copyright lines, logos, generic names, fair balance, job codes) are present, and help maintain the Editorial department’s style sheets and

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• 3–4 years of proofreading experience.
• Superior proofreading skills.
• Excellent grasp of grammar.
• Positive/helpful attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Working knowledge of MS Word.
• Salary: $69,500 - $93,875.

Responsibilities

• Edit copy according to Agency and Client style and ensure all jobs contain all appropriate information required by Clients and the FDA (e.g., copyright lines, logos, generic names, fair balance, job code numbers, line mentions, etc).
• Edit all manuscripts for grammar, punctuation, spelling, AMA style, Client Style, etc.
• Edit all layouts for agreement with latest manuscript or with approved copy from Client.
• Fact check all references cited in manuscript layouts for accuracy of citation and faithfulness to statements or data drawn from references using annotations/references supplied by the Copywriter.
• Clear all significant recommended changes in wording with Copywriter or Copy Supervisor for each job.
• Ensure each job is reviewed at each stage according to Agency Job Flow Procedures.
• Keep Copywriters, Project Coordinators, Art Directors, and Account Services team members informed of any significant editorial issues on any job.
• Assist team in keeping track of Client product style requirements by maintaining a style sheet that can be used by the rest of the Editorial Department.
• Attend assigned product status and startup meetings when requested.

Skills

Proofreading

Grammar

Attention to detail

Instruction following

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Job Description

Wildtype runs like no other. As the most Agile full-service agency in healthcare, we aren’t beholden to ritual. Powered by diverse ideas, knowledge, and people, our unique creative process is a force of nature, removing obstacles between brand and growth in wild new ways. The Sr. Editor will review concepts, manuscripts, layouts/mechanicals, disk releases, and bluelines. Tasks include proofreading, word for word reads, initial edits, fact checks, correction checks/line slugs, cold reads, and double reads depending on the stage of the job and according to the Agency Job Flow Process.

Agency

Omnicom Health

Job Function

Creative

Job Subfunction

Editorial

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Edit copy according to Agency and Client style and ensure all jobs contain all appropriate information required by Clients and the FDA (e.g., copyright lines, logos, generic names, fair balance, job code numbers, line mentions, etc).
• Edit all manuscripts for grammar, punctuation, spelling, AMA style, Client Style, etc.
• Edit all layouts for agreement with latest manuscript or with approved copy from Client.
• Fact check all references cited in manuscript layouts for accuracy of citation and faithfulness to statements or data drawn from references using annotations/references supplied by the Copywriter.
• Clear all significant recommended changes in wording with Copywriter or Copy Supervisor for each job.
• Ensure each job is reviewed at each stage according to Agency Job Flow Procedures.
• Keep Copywriters, Project Coordinators, Art Directors, and Account Services team members informed of any significant editorial issues on any job.
• Assist team in keeping track of Client product style requirements by maintaining a style sheet that can be used by the rest of the Editorial Department.
• Attend assigned product status and startup meetings when requested.

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to set priorities while handling multiple projects.
• Project professional, positive attitude toward all Agency members and Clients.
• Remain calm in high‑pressure situations.
• Strive to develop in‑depth knowledge of assigned product brands.
• Uphold Agency quality standards in servicing the Client.
• Assist other members of department as needed when workload allows.
• Maintain accurate time sheets.
• Perform other job‑related tasks as assigned by the Editorial Manager.
• Develop knowledge of Client’s process/procedures for all submissions.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• 3–4 years of proofreading experience.
• Superior proofreading skills.
• Excellent grasp of grammar.
• Positive/helpful attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Working knowledge of MS Word.
• Salary: $69,500 - $93,875.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.