Senior Associate Editor
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PRI is looking for a talented Senior Associate Editor to join our growing team. This editorial position requires experience in medical communications. This position is located in our Paramus New Jersey office and is open to remote work options.
PRI Healthcare Solutions (PRI) is a company whose philosophy is quite simple: only by having the highest quality individuals can you produce the highest quality products, combining the best in content, design, technology, and client services.
We recognize individual talent and skill; we encourage personal and professional development and we reward success. If you believe that you have the talent, enthusiasm and spirit and can match the exacting standards set by our existing employees, then we’d be delighted to welcome you to the team.
Job Overview:
This position will be responsible for proofreading, copy editing, and maintaining client style for all Custom Digital and Print Programs, as well as promotional assets for digital and live meeting projects in collaboration with our Senior Scientific Editors and Directors, thought leaders, clients, and their ad agencies.
Skills and Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in proofreading/copy editing medical/pharmaceutical terminology-based content
- Meticulous proofreader/copy editor
- Willingness to assume a mentoring role within the Editorial department
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills
Responsibilities:
- Edits initial round of content deliverables as assigned for AMA or client style, grammar, spelling, consistency within the piece and among related pieces within a campaign
- Correction checks of initial round of projects and subsequent rounds as necessary (has the ability to understand scientific and medical terminology)
- Proofing and copyediting manuscripts to verify brand integrity and style consistency for both print and digital
- Proofing and verifying all parts of Ad Boards and Speaker Training print collateral
- Proofing and verifying all parts of Product Theater live meeting print collateral
- Proofing, editing, of slide decks for grammar, spelling, consistency for live meetings
- Writing, copyediting, and fact checking speaker/attendee biographies for live meetings
- Reviewing print page proofs and blueline/color proofs of all custom print projects
- Work with other departments as needed to perform efficiently and effectively
- Mentoring the Associate Editor
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism/Communications or a related field
- Two plus years as proofreader or editor in an agency setting
- Proficiency in grammar and spelling with an eye for detail.
- Knowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terminology
- Knowledge of AMA style is a plus
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Computer literacy, proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Acrobat Pro, Gmail, Workfront time management and proofreading program
- The ability to work independently, proactively, and within tight deadlines
- Ability to both multi-task and stay focused on one project until completion
- Ability to complete research and gather information online
What We Offer:
- A competitive compensation package
- The salary range for this position is $60,000–$65,000. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, skill level, functional and/or industry knowledge, education level, certifications, as well as other qualifications.
- Paid annual vacation, holiday and sick time off
- Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental and vision
- Competitive 401(k) investment options and generous company matching program
- Life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee referral awards
- Tuition reimbursement
- Work from anywhere option to ensure work life balance
- Training opportunities through industry-recognized programs
- A creative and passionate workplace and a fun, collaborative team environment
- Three Week “Work from Anywhere” benefit, to ensure work life balance” benefit, to ensure work life balance
About PRI HCS:
As the US-based medical communications division of Haymarket Media, PRI Healthcare Solutions (PRIHCS) develops highly customized products for our pharmaceutical clients. The overarching goal is to develop impactful programs that elevate disease awareness and build brand affinity through scientifically-rigorous integrated marketing solutions. Our matrix client teams work tirelessly to ensure that our client‐centric solutions take full advantage of our scientific and clinical knowledge, key opinion leader relationships, industry intelligence, marketing expertise, creative and digital innovation, advanced data analytics, exceptional program management, and expansive print/web/mobile distribution channels through our premier network of affiliated Haymarket Media medical brands: MPR (Monthly Prescribing Reference), The Clinical Advisor, Oncology Nurse Advisor, Chemotherapy Advisor, and Renal & Urology News.
About Haymarket:
Haymarket has its heart and soul in publishing and media. Since the company was founded half a century ago, Haymarket has always prided itself on being a highly creative business, with an unrelenting focus on the quality of the products and the people. The philosophy has always been quite simple: only by having the highest quality individuals can you produce the highest quality products, combining the best in content, design, production and customer services. Globalization is opening up the world further and provides many opportunities for growth. Haymarket has offices around the world and many of the titles are now truly global brands. Haymarket serves a broad spread of business markets, from marketing to medicine to technology along with exhibitions and live events. Predicting the shape of the business in 3, 5, or 10 years is almost impossible; and the unpredictability is part of the appeal. Haymarket aims to be the perfect company to work with or for – we have the processes and attitude that ensure quality and consistency, and an entrepreneurial spirit that makes every day rewarding.
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