Senior Editor

Snow Companies•Williamsburg, VA

About The Position

The Senior Editor/Proofreader will uphold agency quality standards in servicing clients by developing in-depth knowledge of assigned product brands. The Senior Editor/Proofreader will be responsible for keeping track of client product style requirements by developing and maintaining brand-specific style sheets to be used by the editorial team. The Senior Editor/Proofreader will be responsible for writing, creating, and maintaining departmental processes and SOPs. The Senior Editor/Proofreader will attend project status and kick-off meetings when requested and assign projects to editorial team members. The Senior Editor/Proofreader will lead by example by remaining calm in high pressure situations by assisting other members of the Creative Department as needed when workload allows. The Senior Editor/Proofreader is responsible for reviewing and editing stories and externally facing materials created by Snow Companies to ensure the highest level of quality and accuracy. He/she also offers comments and makes stylistic suggestions to improve the product, as well as performs final quality control checks to ensure all edits have been captured. Snow’s business is centered around the patient journey, and the Senior Editor/Proofreader, like all positions at Snow, must be open, compassionate, and sensitive to the unique life experiences of these patients and caregivers. The Senior Editor/Proofreader must be able to incorporate the unique patient/caregiver experience into the strategies and solutions we provide to our clients.

Requirements

A mastery of the English language and of the written word
A strong eye for detail and accuracy to ensure every comma is in place, every word is spelled correctly, spacing and formatting is consistent, etc.
Ability to multitask and work independently
A propensity for tact and diplomacy when negotiating edits with writers
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Candidates must have excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment to include: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Candidates will be able to comprehend and utilize basic mathematics as well as business statistics to include: percentages, ratios, discounts, interest, commissions, and proportions.
Ability to identify and define problems while applying effective problem-solving skills through collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
Ability to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Capable of applying industry benchmarks to create standardized practices
Candidates must have a valid driver’s license.
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university and three to five years of related experience and/or training preferred.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in a foreign language is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage a variety of projects moving throughout the editing queue at any given time
In collaboration with Editorial Group Supervisor, develop departmental policies/procedures/process documentation
Mentor editorial team through strong leadership skills
Assist with training of new editorial team members
Foster continued mentorship and professional growth opportunities for the editorial team
Read content and correct any errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Check copy for readability, style, and agreement with editorial policy and style sheets
Suggest revisions to copy, such as changing words and rearranging content to improve clarity or accuracy
Involved in planning workflow processes for editing pieces
Involved in setting standard timelines to complete different editorial jobs
Carry out research, confirm sources for writers, and verify facts, dates, and statistics using standard reference sources
Collaborate with writers in the creation of work product to ensure their ideas and stories succeed, while being mindful of the audience
Ensure all client-facing communications are error-free and consistent with Snow standards
Approve final versions of updated materials submitted by staff
Responsible for managing workflow of all incoming pieces
Required to learn a certain level of knowledge about clients/brands, in particular: Brand style guides Brand legal and regulatory guidelines/requirements
Responsible for working with individual requestors-both on writing team and account teams-to resolve questions or content disputes
Responsible for working with individual requestors-both on writing team and account teams-to understand any exceptions to standard grammar and punctuation, including but not limited to: Brand-specific spellings/style Brand-specific legal and regulatory requirements Individual Ambassador/patient speaker personalization to assist in live presentation (e.g., presentation cues, vernacular, phonetic spellings, etc.)
Utilization of independent judgment and discretion in managing editorial priorities and ensuring proper utilization of editorial team
Research and monitor industry trends for stylistic preferences and patient-focused communication standards and practices
Utilization of various communication strategies and techniques to ensure that project directions are met and patient stories embrace the authentic patient voice and messaging