Editor III

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. • 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.

Editor III

Pay: $45-55/hr
Location: Remote - Priority given to candidates close to the Irvine, CA, office
Contract: 6 months
Hours: The workload will fluctuate - 40hrs is not guaranteed  

Manager Notes:
• Agency Experience is a must
• Sr Level for a minimum of 5 years at least

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

NOTE: Experience working with Oncology brands or neurotoxins would be a great plus, but not necessary. Candidates with close proximity to the Client 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