What are the responsibilities and job description for the AREA 23 | An IPG Health Company | Editor (nightshift) position at AREA 23 | An IPG Health Company?
JOB SUMMARY : An Editor works semi-independently with team direction in a healthcare marketing agency environment with assigned brandteams to enforce quality control across core editorial functions (editing, fact checking, proofreading, and correction checks)while meeting deadlines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Proofreading : Maintains version control, ensures project file integrity, and verifies that requested changes have been accurately incorporated across rounds of project routing.Copy Editing : Ensures correct spelling, grammatical accuracy, adherence to AMA / brand style, and consistency across brand deliverables.Fact Checking : Verifies data and factual information using provided references, annotations, and general science and math competency.Communication and Collaboration : Works effectively in a team environment to build and foster collaborative atmosphere and ensure goals are being met while maintaining quality control.Brand Stewardship : Develops thorough understanding of assigned accounts and product categories, and accommodates multiple assignments effectively.
EDUCATION : Bachelor’s degree English, communications, journalism, biology, or related field PreferredAdvanced degree in related field may be considered in lieu of required experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS : None required
EXPERIENCE : 1-3 years Editorial experience in healthcare communications or related industry Required1-2 years Advertising agency experience Preferred
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :
- Command of the English language, including strong spelling, writing, punctuation, and grammar skills.
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, remote meeting video tools, and text comparisonsoftware (preferred).
- Experience with digital documents and routing systems preferred.
- General math competency.
- Familiarity with latest edition of AMA guidelines and Merriam-Webster.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- Familiarity with FDA pharmaceutical advertising regulations.
- Strong interpersonal skills : Develops positive, professional relationships within the department and across disciplines.
- Strong time management skills : Ability to plan ahead, work efficiently, and prioritize projects effectively to complete allwork in an accurate and timely manner based on team-directed timelines.
- Communication skills : Expresses ideas clearly and effectively.
- Problem-solving skills : Recognizes problems and provides practical solutions to supervisor and / or team members thatdemonstrate common sense and editorial practicality; exercises good evaluative and decision-making skills withappropriate follow-up.
COMPETENCIES :
OTHER INFORMATION : Position may require work outside of base scheduled hours or on weekends, as needed or directed, depending on business needor project deadlines.
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING : We are providing you with this job description as a guideline for your role. Based on your team, your role may vary slightly, and youmay perform other duties or have responsibilities that are dictated by business needs. However, if you think that there are elements ofthis job description that are inaccurate, please speak with your manager and / or HR Partner.
