Editor

Inizio Evoke•San Francisco, CA

3d•$58,000 - $75,000•Remote

About The Position

The Editor performs copyediting, fact checking, checking changes, and possible proofreading of promotional, digital, and medical communications materials. Additional responsibilities include providing general editorial assistance as needed. This is an entry-level remote role based out of our San Francisco, office working PST hours, reporting to an Editorial Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (minimum), preferably in communications or health sciences
1-2 years of editorial experience is preferred
Excellent eye for detail
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational, multitasking, prioritizing, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to adhere to strict deadlines, as well as the flexibility to handle changing deadlines
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a challenging, dynamic environment
Ability to learn and apply style guides
Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical advertising, or medical communications is a plus
Proficient with American Medical Association style is a plus

Responsibilities

Copyedit to ensure consistency and conformance with established grammar, punctuation, and spelling rules, as well as American Medical Association (AMA), client, and house style guidelines
Types of jobs include promotional advertising, websites and other digital materials, public relations and social media, and new business proposals
Fact check all information against source material to ensure accuracy
Checking changes to ensure changes were made correctly and consistently
Validate reference list against references provided
Proofread word-for-word against approved copy, and evaluating layouts for problems with spacing, leading, kerning, type size, font, justification, and white space
Update style guides for specific brands, managing updates after brand and med/legal review