Senior Editor - Freelance

Publicisgroupe; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the advertising industry seeks a Senior Editor to ensure high-quality editorial standards across print and digital media. The ideal candidate will have a strong editorial background, familiarity with AMA style, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental and vision insurance

401K plan

Parental and family care leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of editorial experience required.
• Working knowledge of AMA Manual of Style, 10th edition is a must.
• Fluency with Adobe Acrobat Pro and comfortable adopting new technology.

Responsibilities

• Proofread and copy edit print and digital copy, including various formats.
• Verify accuracy of data by fact-checking against source documents.
• Manage freelancers or other editors if the Managing Editor or Director is absent.

Skills

Proofreading

Copy Editing

Fact-Checking

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism/English/biological sciences

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

ProofHQ

Job description

Company description

CoLab is a fully integrated, cross-discipline team that provides best-in-class services in a fluid and modular way. With our clients at the center, we create brand movement at the speed of people’s lives by connecting real-time data with world-class creative, content, and media in service of growth and Return on investment.

CoLab is a “power of one” solution, encompassing data, media, and production. By drawing from across the vast Publicis Groupe network, we are uniquely positioned to deliver innovation and specialized skills to our clients, as well as enriching opportunities and inclusive benefits to our employees. We pride ourselves on combining the atmosphere of a startup company with the stability and experience of a global leader.

Overview

The Senior Editor works closely with the Managing Editor or Director of Editorial on collaborating with fellow editors, writers, and project managers to ensure work is free of errors and accurately referenced. The ideal candidate will have an editorial background and possess some understanding of the medical/pharmaceutical advertising industry. Experience with AMA style is a must. He or she will feel comfortable working on print and digital copy and be able to work with various client/brand style guides. He or she will also feel comfortable working on both patient- and HCP-specific content. This position does not require writing.

Responsibilities

Daily Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proofread and copy edit print and digital copy, including PowerPoints, websites, banner ads, Detail Aids, Sell Sheets, executive summaries, emails, and meeting materials
• Verify accuracy of data by fact checking against source documents
• Ensure that all materials follow agency or client editorial style
• Multitask and prioritize deliverables based on deadline
• Attend status meetings or kickoffs, if required
• Proactively maintain brand style guidelines
• Request and track permissions
• Manage freelancers or other editors if the Managing Editor or Director is absent

Skills:

• Working knowledge of AMA Manual of Style, 10th edition, required
• Excellent spelling, proofreading, copy editing, and fact-checking skills
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat and ProofHQ to proofread and copyedit
• Ability to collaborate and communicate well with a team
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects and client editorial styles simultaneously

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; degree in journalism/English/biological sciences preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of editorial experience
• Fluency with Adobe Acrobat Pro, mobile, and comfortable adopting new technology
• Confidence with medical subject matter
• Professional dedication, high standards, and attention to detail

Additional information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

Compensation Range: $32.11 - $46.49 hourly. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 06/30/2025.

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