Copy Editor

Job Description

Job Description:
Editing content (Powerpoint and Word docs, some PDFs), including text, images, and graphics, to ensure consistency and correctness in spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax and usage per AMA and Medscape style and offering suggestions for improving clarity, format and flow
Formatting reference citations according to modified AMA style
Fact checking
Editing summary reports that evaluate the impact of educational activities
Providing insight and guidance to other team members on copy edit policies and best practices
Maintaining friendly and productive relationships through clear articulation and an effective communication style with internal and external stakeholders
Completing other responsibilities, as assigned

Required Skills:
Minimum of 3 years’ related medical/scientific editing experience, preferably in a large medical education and/or medical communications company, and/or professional medical publisher
Proven medical copy editing skills, with high level of attention to detail and experience in a broad variety of medical therapeutic areas
Demonstrated understanding of editorial processes and procedures
Proficient in AMA style and experience with in-house styles
Familiarity with PubMed and other online searchable sites
Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to efficiently coordinate and work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a highly deadline-driven environment, while taking into consideration global stakeholders based across multiple time zones
Ability and desire to meet deadlines and deliver results with minimum supervision by creatively using existing resources in a productive and/or innovative way, to quickly deal with unforeseen issues, and suggesting plausible solutions to ensure that timelines are consistently met
Self-motivated, positive attitude and very high energy, with a willingness to accept varied assignments
Familiarity with medical/scientific terminology, including statistical concepts
Exceptional focus on accuracy, attention to detail and consistency of work
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
Excellent computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

****we definitely need candidates who have solid working experience in Powerpoint

Desired (not required) Skills:
College degree in English, journalism and/or biological sciences
Experience editing continuing medical education materials
Understanding of ACCME guidelines
Knowledge of internet technologies; previous online experience a plus
Experience editing non-native English writing
Experience with web-based document sharing sites (such as Box)
Experience using web-based project management tools
Experience with Endnote or other referencing software
Experience in Photoshop and Illustrator

Education/Certifications:
College degree in English, journalism and/or biological sciences
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Additional Information

If you are interested feel free to reach Ajay Kumar on #732-243-0011 or email your resume on ajayk(at)mindlance.com