Senior Medical Editor — Pharma/Ad Agency

Publicis Groupe; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

CoLab, part of Publicis Groupe, seeks a Senior Editor to collaborate with editors, writers, and project managers to ensure error-free, accurately referenced work. The ideal candidate will have an editorial background and familiarity with the medical/pharmaceutical advertising industry and AMA style.

This role does not require writing. You will proofread and copy edit print and digital content, maintain client brand style guides, and help manage freelancers in a fast-paced agency setting across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; journalism/English/biological sciences preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of editorial experience
• HCP experience is required, DTC experience a plus
• Prior agency experience is required
• Fluency with Adobe Acrobat Pro, mobile, and comfortable adopting new technology

Responsibilities

• 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 deadlines
• Attend status meetings or kickoffs, if required
• Proactively maintain brand style guidelines
• Manage freelancers or other editors if the Managing Editor or Director is absent

Skills

AMA Style

Proofreading

Copy editing

Fact-checking

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree (journalism/English/biological sciences preferred)

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro

ProofHQ

Job description

CoLab, part of Publicis Groupe, seeks a Senior Editor to collaborate with editors, writers, and project managers to ensure error-free, accurately referenced work. The ideal candidate will have an editorial background and familiarity with the medical/pharmaceutical advertising industry and AMA style.

This role does not require writing. You will proofread and copy edit print and digital content, maintain client brand style guides, and help manage freelancers in a fast-paced agency setting across