Senior Medical Copy Editor

$69,500 - $93,875/Yr

Cline Davis & Mann - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Personal and Laundry Services

About the position

The Sr. Editor at Wildtype plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of healthcare-related content. This position involves reviewing various stages of editorial work, including concepts, manuscripts, and layouts, while adhering to agency and client standards. The Sr. Editor is responsible for proofreading, fact-checking, and maintaining communication with team members to uphold the agency's quality standards and meet client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Edit copy according to Agency and Client style, ensuring all jobs contain appropriate information required by Clients and the FDA.
• Edit manuscripts for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and adherence to AMA and Client Style.
• Edit layouts for agreement with the latest manuscript or approved copy from Client.
• Fact check all references cited in manuscripts for accuracy and faithfulness to statements or data.
• Clear 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 informed of significant editorial issues.
• Assist in maintaining a style sheet for Client product style requirements.
• Attend assigned product status and start-up meetings when requested.
• Demonstrate ability to set priorities while handling multiple projects.
• Maintain a 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 department members 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $69,500 - $93,875 based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
• Diverse and inclusive work environment.