Associate Managing Editor - Healthcare Agency - Remote

Overview

The Associate Managing Editor is responsible for a range of editorial services, including leading the editorial work for assigned accounts, which entails medical editing, fact checking, preparing submissions of pharmaceutical marketing materials, and reviewing internal and client changes. The Associate Managing Editor must be able to prioritize multiple deadline-sensitive projects, take ownership and work independently, have a keen attention to detail, and must have strong verbal and written skills.

In Short

• Lead editorial work for healthcare accounts.
• Perform medical editing and fact checking.
• Manage and provide feedback to editorial team members.
• Ensure compliance with MLR submission processes.
• Develop and maintain editorial style guides.
• Participate in hiring and onboarding of new editors.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize processes.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of AMA style guidelines.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Uphold agency principles of Accountability and Collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or a related field.
• 5+ years of medical editing experience.
• 0-2 years of management experience.
• Proficiency in AMA style (11th edition).
• Knowledge of FDA requirements for pharmaceutical advertising.
• Strong skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Detail-oriented and team-focused.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off for sick leave and vacation.