What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Editor position at Havas Health & You?
Senior Editor
The Senior Editor ensures the high quality and accuracy of agency materials through attention to detail and superior editing and proofreading skills. The Senior Editor also proactively manages editorial aspects of all material pertaining to assigned brand(s). This role supports the department across brands, as needed. The Senior Editor will be part of a growing editorial team in an innovative agency that produces materials for audiences comprising patients and health care practitioners.
- Provide outstanding editorial services for all designated projects, including editing, fact checking, and proofreading for assigned brand(s)
- Follow established procedures/guidelines to ensure consistent work quality
- Develop and maintain style guides for each assigned brand
- Understand the product and the client’s objectives, including product information, visual aids, pivotal trials, journal articles, and related promotional materials
- Prioritize work appropriately while meeting all deadlines
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues to enhance team dynamics
- Adhere to AMA and brand style requirements
- Attend kickoff, hotsheet, and status meetings related to assigned projects
- Proactively manage workload, and escalate concerns relating to quality and timing as needed
- Assist in training medical editors and supervising support staff
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3-5 years of industry experience
- Working knowledge of current AMA style (10th edition)
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in English grammar and usage
- Familiarity with digital media (navigating web/device interfaces)
- Experience with digital routing systems
- Familiarity with FDA regulations regarding pharmaceutical advertising
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
