Senior Medical Editor - Public-Facing Content

Society for Scholarly Publishing; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Society for Scholarly Publishing seeks an experienced Editor in Bethesda, MD for a full-time role to oversee the editorial process of public-facing materials, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards while communicating complex medical and scientific information to diverse audiences.

The position begins in December and offers top-of-market compensation with 3% annual raises, plus performance and Christmas bonuses. Strong editing, fact-checking, and project-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience editing and copyediting of public-facing content for accuracy, clarity, and quality.
• Excellent command of English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and AP Style.
• Ability to manage multiple editorial projects, deadlines, and review workflows.
• Experience coordinating with subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with HIPAA requirements and PHI safeguarding in publication workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end editorial lifecycle for public-facing materials from content development to publication.
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive editorial calendar coordinating assignments, deadlines, and schedules.
• Edit and copyedit materials for grammar, punctuation, clarity, tone, and AP Style.
• Conduct rigorous fact-checking and source verification with subject matter experts.
• Lead the development and maintenance of an organizational style guide for consistent messaging.
• Coordinate editorial reviews and approval workflows with stakeholders and contributors.
• Identify and resolve content discrepancies before publication.
• Ensure all materials meet quality standards and organizational objectives.
• Apply HIPAA and PHI safeguarding principles throughout the process.

Skills

Editorial leadership

AP Style mastery

Fact-checking

Project management

Strong written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or related field

Job description

Society for Scholarly Publishing seeks an experienced Editor in Bethesda, MD for a full-time role to oversee the editorial process of public-facing materials, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards while communicating complex medical and scientific information to diverse audiences.

The position begins in December and offers top-of-market compensation with 3% annual raises, plus performance and Christmas bonuses. Strong editing, fact-checking, and project-management skills are essential.