Freelance Copy Editor (Remote)

$104,000 - $104,000/Yr

Myhealthteams - San Francisco, CA

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - San Francisco, CA
51-100 employees
Personal and Laundry Services

About the position

MyHealthTeam is seeking an experienced, meticulous freelance copy editor to join our team. We create compelling, useful articles for over 50 social networks that serve individuals with chronic health conditions. Our commitment to improving health outcomes for our readers necessitates that our articles are meticulously copy edited for both medical accuracy and a compassionate tone. As a freelance copy editor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our content meets these high standards. In this position, you will be responsible for fact-checking article drafts and copy editing manuscripts to ensure they align with our tone and accuracy requirements. You will incorporate corrections and feedback from our medical review team, ensuring that all content adheres to MyHealthTeam's house style as well as the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook guidelines. This role will also provide you with the opportunity to learn about a variety of health conditions, allowing you to help our readers find reliable medical information that can assist them in managing their health effectively. We are looking for someone who is not only experienced but also organized and capable of tracking multiple assignments simultaneously. You will be expected to meet deadlines rigorously while maintaining a high standard of accuracy in your work. If you are passionate about health communication and have a keen eye for detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

  • Fact-check article drafts
  • Copy edit manuscripts for tone and accuracy
  • Incorporate corrections and feedback from our medical review team
  • Adhere to MyHealthTeam house style and Associated Press (AP) Stylebook guidelines
  • Learn about a variety of health conditions
  • Help readers find reliable medical information to better manage their health

Requirements

  • At least five years of professional copy editing experience
  • Proficient in AP style
  • Comfortable using house style guides
  • Rigorous about meeting deadlines
  • Able to accurately fact-check references and medical information
  • Proficient with editing in Google Docs
  • Curious and willing to develop a working knowledge of 50-plus health conditions
  • Organized and able to track many assignments simultaneously

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with American Medical Association (AMA) reference formatting
  • Familiarity with project management software, such as Asana
  • Background in editing health or medical information
  • Spanish language fluency

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours
  • Remote work opportunity
  • Competitive pay at $50 an hour
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