Our client is a growing medical communications agency that creates medical education and communication solutions for the International pharmaceutical industry. They are currently looking for an Editor to join their team
Reporting to the Senior Editorial Manager, Editors are responsible for their own projects, overseeing them through to completion. Typical projects may include managing and editing a journal supplement, editing a complete book and developing materials for educational events (eg, satellite symposia). Specific duties include:
liaising with internal staff to understand the purpose of the project, its key differentiating features and internal and client objectives for the project
liaising with internal staff regarding deliverables and schedules
ad hoc client liaison and attendance at client meetings
on-site attendance at educational events (primarily in Europe)
establishing and maintaining a style sheet for each project
performing an initial edit and arranging for a second review of copy (eg, manuscript, slide presentation)
liaising with faculty members (eg, authors, editors, presenters) and third parties (including external editors and indexers)
overseeing typesetting
checking proofs
forwarding final proofs to faculty members (eg, authors, editors, presenters) and obtaining approval to publish/present
reviewing and approving printer’s proofs and arranging for timely signoff from senior editorial staff and Creative
conducting post-project activities
arranging post-project debriefs, and compiling and circulating the notes
other tasks, as might be necessary, to support senior staff members
Candidates must be strong communicators with editorial experience.
A background working on event based projects would be an advantage.
All candidates must have a scientific degree or equivalent.
An Editor is expected to acquire the following skills/knowledge:
• excellence in Word, including the use and building of templates
• initial manuscript assessment
• effective author communication
• effective sponsor liaison
• excellent copyediting skills, including formatting, restructuring, and rewriting
• strong team-work
• ability to work independently
