Editor III

Job title: Editor III
Job Location: Remote (Priority given to candidates close to the Irvine, CA, office)
Job duration: 6 months

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:
" FACT CHECKING is a must! Five (5) or more years in a pharmaceutical ad agency environment is required.
" Able to independently navigate and complete editorial tasks by understanding requirements and choosing the most effective approach, rather than relying solely on instructions or frequent supervision
" Five (5) or more years experience with the ability to conduct all types of reviews and have a firm understanding of what the job needs for each round
" Ability to communicate well cross-functionally with Agency teams when needed
" Flexibility: Hours will vary depending on the business needs, must be able to work Pacific time zone hours
" Agency Experience is a must
" Sr Level for a minimum of 5 years at least

NOTE: Experience working with Oncology brands or neurotoxins would be a great plus, but not necessary. Candidates with close proximity to the *** Irvine office will be given priority consideration. If the role is converted into a full-time position, a hybrid schedule (in-office Tuesday through Thursday) will be required.

Job functions/responsibilities:
" Edit and proofread copy for assigned and other brands as needed
" Fact check annotated copy using provided references, ensuring acceptable sources are used
" Collaborate and communicate with Editorial Director and team members to maintain quality and meet goals
" Prioritize and manage workload, meetings, and various tasks to ensure all deliverables are met with excellence; ability to handle multiple jobs and prioritize as needed
" Thoroughly understand assigned brands and product categories
" Demonstrate a drive to ensure adherence to client and brand guidelines
" Contribute ideas/feedback for improving process and minimizing error
" Offer guidance and training to junior team members and freelancers to ensure integrity of editorial process
" Proactively offer and provide help to others to ensure all work moves through the department efficiently
" Create/maintain brand style guides and bibliographies in a timely manner
" Understand and execute AMA style and varying editorial styles per brand needs

Qualifications:
" Any College degree
" 5 years medical editing and fact checking experience in a pharma ad agency/medical education environment (agency experience preferred)
" Demonstrated ability to work independently with a motivated, self-starting attitude
" Ability to creatively adapt to changing deadlines, providing recommendations as needed
" Knowledge of current AMA style and FDA guidelines governing pharmaceutical products/devices
" Solid ability to use MS Office (including Outlook, Teams, and Word), Adobe Acrobat, and/or ProofHQ