What are the responsibilities and job description for the Copy Editor position at LifeMD?
About us
LifeMD is a leader in virtual primary care, headquartered in NYC, and we're redefining how healthcare meets technology. Our vertically integrated digital care platform powers telemedicine, laboratory services, and pharmacy solutions, serving over 200 conditions across all 50 states.
At the heart of this transformation is our team of 50 talented developers, engineers, and tech innovators building state-of-the-art systems that make healthcare smarter, faster, and more accessible. From architecting scalable backend systems to crafting intuitive user experiences, we are pushing boundaries every day.
Recognized as one of the fastest-growing healthcare tech companies (#166 on Deloitte Fast 500 in 2023), LifeMD is not just a healthcare company—it's a tech company revolutionizing healthcare.
If you're passionate about building impactful technology, solving complex challenges, and seeing your code change lives, LifeMD is the place to grow, innovate, and make a difference.
Join us and let's build the future of healthcare—together.
About the Role
We are looking for a Copy Editor to join our team to review accuracy and quality of all customer and market-facing content. Essential skills for this role include excellent grammar and punctuation knowledge, very strong attention to detail, ability to work under multiple deadlines, effective communication skills, familiarity with style guides, and ability to adapt to different writing styles and mediums. This role requires a sharp eye for consistency in tone, formatting, and messaging across various materials.
Key Responsibilities
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- Proofreading{{:}} Thoroughly checking written content for grammatical errors, typos, punctuation mistakes, and inconsistencies in sty l
- e Fact-checking{{:}} Verifying program details, medical references, cited statistics/sources, etc. to ensure accur a
- cy Style enforcement{{:}} Applying established style guides to maintain consistency in formatting, terminology, and capitalization. Additionally, compiling and updating style guides, as requ i
- red Clarity and flow improvement{{:}} Suggesting revisions to sentence structure, word choice, and paragraph organization to enhance readab i
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- {:}} Tone and voice management{{:}} Ensuring the writing tone aligns with the target audience and brand gui d
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- oncerns Headlines and subheads{{:}} Writing or refining headlines and subheads to accurately reflect th e
- content Ideation{{:}} Contributing to development of fresh and creative ideas, keeping audience and goal( s
- ) in mind Content management{{:}} Editing content within digital platforms and managing workflows of approval and p
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- tions{{:}} Proven work experience as a Copy Editor or s
- imilar role Familiarity and experience working with various types of content including educational articles, blog posts, PR content, and marketing materials across different platforms like print, digital, or s
- ocial media Ability to manage multiple projects and consistently me e
- t deadlines Proficient in Google Suite and Micr o
- soft Office Experience with project management/editing tools, including Click U
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- tions{{:}} Bachelor's degree in Journali s
- m or English Understanding of the healthcare industry and related medical jargon; specifically experience writing for a patient/consu m
- er audience Excellent communication and interpe r
- sonal skills Highly organized and de t
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- ted Benefits Salary Range{{:}} $ 6
- 5,000-$80,000 Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental
- & Vision) Retirement Pl a
- n (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & a
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- Paid Holidays Short Term & Long T e
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