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IPG Health

Sr Editor @ McCann Health Managed Markets

IPG Health, Parsippany, New Jersey, United States,


Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Editor expected to work independently in a promotional agency environment with assigned brand teams to enforce quality control across core editorial functions (editing, fact checking, proofreading). Additionally is expected to demonstrate expertise regarding relevant FDA regulations and provide some guidance to Associate Editor/Editor-level staff. Has worked on at least one launching product and is familiar with a range of product categories and therapeutic classes.

Second-Shift Senior Editor to provide guidance to second-shift Associate Editor/Editor-level staff. Editor will provide organizational support as needed, including co-monitoring workflow to aid Second-Shift Editorial Manager with prioritizing and delegating to other second-shift editors.

In absence of Editorial Manager, able to: prioritize and expedite workflow; troubleshoot content and process issues; maintain communication with producers, brand editors, and team members as needed; serves as editorial point person for new business initiatives (presentation decks, concepts, branding materials).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Editing

Ensure correct spelling, grammatical accuracy, adherence to AMA/brand style, and consistency across brand deliverables

Proofreading

Maintains version control, ensures project file integrity, and verifies that requested changes have been accurately incorporated across rounds of project routing

Communication

Ensures daily communication to update internal team members on all aspects of projects

Compliance

Helps ensuring and enforcing compliance with OPDP/regulatory guidelines

Cross-functional Collaboration

Collaborate and communicate with team members in a productive manner to ensure goals are being met being met, while maintaining quality control

Fact checking

Verify factual information in projects vs supporting references

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking on assigned accounts as well as other accounts as needed.

-Uses technologic tools to replace manual proofreading as appropriate.

* Generates and promptly updates style guide for assigned accounts.

* Ability to quickly master specifics of assigned accounts and product categories, as well as accommodate multiple assignments effectively.

-Build and maintain a command of brand data and content.

-Resolve content issues using reference material and collaboration with copywriter.

* Enforces OPDP/regulatory guidelines.

* Extensive interaction and follow-through with account teams.

* Good evaluative and decision-making skills.

* Establishes and communicates workload priorities to manager and second-shift staff.

EDUCATION

Bachelors

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

N/A

EXPERIENCE

2 years Editorial experience in a pharma agency environment

Prior launch experience

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Proofreading

Can assist with proofreading assignments

Style Guidelines

Demonstrates knowledge of AMA guidelines

Computer Skills

COMPETENCIES

Detail Orientation

Acute attention to detail, with an emphasis on consistency and continuity.

Autonomy

Ability to perform all jobs in an efficient manner with little to no assistance from others

Accountability

Demonstrates and communicates a high level of ownership and commitment to achieving result; Takes responsibility for one's own actions and decisions, and their consequences

Collaboration

Ability to work effectively in a team environment to build and foster collaborative environment

Communication

Is attentive and shows interest in the subject; Expresses ideas clearly and accurately

Efficiency

Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast paced environment.

Flexibility

Possesses openness to different and new ways of doing things, in a variety or situations, and with variety of individuals or groups; Readily modifies, responds to, and integrates change with minimal personal resistance

Grammar

Strong grammar skills

Forward Thinking

Able to "connect the dots" and escalate issues when necessary.

Interpersonal Skills

Is able to establish and maintain rapport and build relationships with another

Time Management

Carefully plans ahead to ensure tasks are undertaken and time is used efficiently

Writing

Strong writing skills.

OTHER INFORMATION

Typical hours are 9:00am-5:00pm, but the position may require work beyond those hours, including after hours or weekends, as needed or directed.

Second Shift: Typical hours are 4pm-midnight, but the position may require work beyond those hours, including after hours or weekends, as needed or directed.

All candidates must complete brief copy editing, fact checking, and proofreading tests on site in conjunction with interview.

Salary Range$85,000 to $97,800 Annually

For U.S. Job Seekers It is the policy of IPG Health and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.

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