Copy Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Conduct thorough final reviews of creative outputs, including marketing materials, web content, social media posts, email campaigns, presentations, and additional deliverables.

• Evaluate materials using Workfront, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and other necessary software.

• Identify and rectify errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax.

• Uphold the company’s internal style guide and brand voice, as well as adhere to external style guides like AP and the American Chemical Society.

• Ensure consistency in dates, names, terminology, formatting, and overall style across materials.

• Collaborate with designers to assess visual layouts and typography.

• Provide clear and constructive feedback to members of the creative team.

• Organize and prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines effectively.

• Work alongside writers, designers, project managers, and the digital marketing team to develop integrated creative solutions.

• Respond promptly in Workfront, Teams, and Outlook within expected timeframes.

• Participate in team meetings, town halls, one-on-ones, project kickoffs, and specific project meetings.

• Assist in brand messaging, content development processes, audience engagement strategies, and marketing communication projects.

• Collaborate with both internal and external business partners to preserve brand voice and maintain editorial standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years of professional experience in proofreading, copy editing, or editorial work.

• Required experience in the healthcare, life sciences, or biopharmaceutical sectors.

• A portfolio showcasing writing and editing skills is necessary.

• Strong command of the English language, encompassing grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

• Comprehensive knowledge of standard style guides is expected.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Workfront, and Acrobat.

• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory standards in healthcare and life sciences communications is essential.

• Strong understanding of AP and/or AMA Style is preferred.

• A Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field is preferred; other educational backgrounds with relevant professional editing/proofreading experience will be considered.

• Experience in an agency or corporate marketing communications setting is advantageous.

• Exceptional attention to detail is required.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including non-native English speakers and across various time zones.

• Capability to adapt swiftly to changing priorities and deliver high-quality work under pressure.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Experience and interest in utilizing AI tools for problem-solving and enhancing workload efficiency is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for learning experiences that foster career growth and success.

• A diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.

• Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action protections.

• Reasonable accommodations provided during the employment process.