Editorial Assistant
About The Position
We’re growing our editorial team and looking for detail-oriented, driven graduates to help us shape the future of medical publishing. This is a hands-on opportunity to join a fast-paced, purpose-driven company producing expert-led content across a range of therapeutic areas. You'll work alongside our international publishing department and Vice President of Content senior editors to deliver high-quality digital content that supports healthcare professionals in the US. Our Editorial Assistants form part of the wider Publishing Department, designed to develop strong foundations in content creation, editorial processes, and medical communications—with clear pathways into more senior roles.
Requirements
- Biomedical Science or Life Science degree
- Excellent writing and English language skills
- Strong IT Skills – MS (Excel and Word)
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic and dedicated team player
- Ability to learn quickly and manage/prioritise a high-volume workload linked to tight deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to take instruction
- Adheres to company quality standards
- Passionate about medical publishing
- Driven and ambitious individual who has a ‘Gold Medal Winner’ mindset
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day journal management of curating content pipelines, conducting peer reviews, tracking progress from commissioning to publication, and ensuring consistency across issues and channels
- Attend key medical congresses to produce timely congress reviews and coverage and other commissioned content aligned to journal priorities
- Support content production across journals, news, and social platforms
- Assist with editing, proofreading, fact-checking, and contributor coordination
- Liaise with clinicians, academics, and internal teams to manage deadlines and deliverables
- Maintain editorial calendars and ensure timely publication of content
- Participate in team meetings and provide creative input across projects
- Uphold editorial standards and compliance
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical coverage
- Paid volunteering day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
