JOB DESCRIPTIONSENIOR EDITOREditorial DepartmentJob Summary
The Senior Editor is responsible for taking on accounts both as a dedicated and a secondary brand editor. The dedicated editor for an account is the keeper of all things editorial acting as the lead editor and proofreader on all print and digital tactics including websites interactive visual aids emails microsites print ads brochures direct mailers and conference materials. In the role of secondary editor the Senior Editor performs second reads at critical junctures (prior to med-legal review prior to going to print or pushing a digital project live) on other editors brands to ensure error-free deliverables. In addition the Senior Editor offers support to the rest of the department when availability permits and during peaks in department workload. Additionally the Senior Editor embodies the Calcium core values of commitment integrity and respect both in their work and in their relationships with their co-workers and external clients.Key Job Responsibilities (Duties may include but are not limited to all or some of the following)
- Performs editing/proofreading on dedicated and secondary brands
- Fact checks materials versus the reference material to ensure accuracy
- Maintains the style guide for each brand they are primarily responsible for
- Assists in the procurement of permissions where needed
- Performs literature searches (using databases such as PubMed) to support the Copy department with sourcing/referencing
- Stays up to date on information (such as FDA regulations) that impacts our industry as well as their brands
- Provides guidance related to processes that help ensure quality control
- Contributes to the estimating and timeline-generation process to ensure the department has adequate time to perform all quality-control steps
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Job Qualifications (Skills/Requirements)
- Excellent proofreading and editing skills with an intrinsic passion for being the quality-control steward for assigned brands
- 3 years of experience in healthcare advertising or a related industry (medical communications publishing) in a related role
- BA in English/Communications/Advertising or a BS in a life sciences field (biology chemistry etc)
- Strong knowledge of AMA 10/11 style
- Familiarity with FDA requirements for labeling and medical advertising
- Ability to apply style requirements to tactics and ensure consistency between tactics
- Experience both with electronic file-routing systems and with submissions programs (such as Veeva) is helpful
- Ability to develop a strong knowledge of brands outside of their own and provide coverage on other accounts as needed
- BELS certification (not required but helpful)
- Goes above and beyond the job description and has the willingness to be flexible for the team agency and ultimately the work
About CalciumCompany
CalciumCompany is redefining what it means to be a modern health communications group. Award-winning and innovation-driven we specialize in nourishing brands and companies across their entire lifecycle and we do it through a dynamic structure of specialized divisions:- Calcium (healthcare marketing)
- Amino (oncology marketing)
- Vitamin MD (medical communications)
- PRotein (public relations)
- Cobalt (commercial planning and market access)
Central to our success is our Integrated Strategy Group where brand medical and engagement strategies come together powered by behavioral science and data analytics.
Were proud of the work we do but were just as proud of the culture weve built. CalciumCompany was recently named one of MMMs 2024 Best Places to Work reflecting the authentic supportive and inspiring environment in which our team thrives.
Led by CEO Judy Capano and Group President Greg Lewis we are a company where you can build extraordinary campaigns and a nourishing career.
If youre passionate about making a real difference through creativity strategy and collaboration CalciumCompany may be the place for you.
Benefits & Perks We Offer- Paid annual vacation personal and sick time off
- 11 Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Holiday Closure: Agency closed between Christmas and New Years
- Comprehensive health plans including medical dental and vision
- Flexible spending accounts (Healthcare & Dependent)
- Competitive 401(k) investment with company match
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Telemedicine Services
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance Identity Theft Protection Legal Services)
- Summer Fridays
- Emphasis on Social Impact: A variety of specialized employee resource groups (PMCGs) programming and other initiatives.
- Lunch Credit for In-Office Days
- Annual Employee Gatherings & In-Office Events
This position follows a hybrid work model requiring a minimum of two in-office days per week.For U.S. Job Seekers it is the policy of CalciumCompany 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. Required Experience:
Manager