[Hiring] Associate Managing Editor @Precision AQ
Role Description
The Associate Managing Editor is responsible for a range of editorial services, including leading the editorial work for assigned accounts, which entails:
• Medical editing
• Fact checking
• Preparing submissions of pharmaceutical marketing materials
• Reviewing internal and client changes
The Associate Managing Editor must be able to:
• Prioritize multiple deadline-sensitive projects
• Take ownership and work independently
• Demonstrate keen attention to detail
• Exhibit strong verbal and written skills
Additionally, the Associate Managing Editor must:
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Act as an Editorial voice across all departments
• Directly manage Senior Medical Editors, Medical Editors, and Associate Medical Editors
• Provide timely feedback, guidance, and coaching to support growth and development
• Adhere to internal agency processes and enforce best practices for Editorial
• Uphold the Precision Guiding Principles of Accountability, Mutual Respect, Client Service, Collaboration, and Purpose
Essential duties include but are not limited to:
• Medical Editing
• Participate in the content review process throughout all stages of a job
• Demonstrate and apply advanced copyediting, editing knowledge, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of AMA Style and brand style guidelines
• Perform fact checking and clean reads
• Prioritize work and track toward deadlines
• Assist with clean reading/reviewing new business pitch materials
• Agency Process
• Provide expert insight on agency process from an Editorial perspective
• Ensure all pieces are compliant with each client’s unique MLR submission process
• Understand and adhere to advertising, pharmaceutical marketing, or medical communications agency process
• Management and Leadership
• Develop and maintain account-specific Editorial SOPs/style guides
• Plan and allocate resources based on business needs
• Participate in interview/hiring process for new editors
• Directly supervise 1-3 Editorial team members
• Provide direct report(s) with timely and proactive feedback
Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in English, journalism, or a similar field
• Work experience: 5+ years of medical editing experience; 0-2 years of management experience
• Skills:
• Strongly proficient in application of AMA style (11th edition)
• Knowledge of FDA requirements with respect to pharmaceutical advertising
• Strongly proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
• Strong written and verbal skills; mastery of English grammar
• Ability to prioritize deadline-sensitive projects
• Team- and detail-oriented
• Strong self-management, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to influence, develop, and empower others
• Strong interpersonal skills
Requirements
• Familiarity with Veeva PromoMats or similar MLR submission systems
• Familiarity with content geared toward a payer/managed care audience
Benefits
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Health insurance
• Retirement savings benefits
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Parental leave
• Paid time off for sick leave and vacation
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The Associate Managing Editor is responsible for a range of editorial services, including leading the editorial work for assigned accounts, which entails:
• Medical editing
• Fact checking
• Preparing submissions of pharmaceutical marketing materials
• Reviewing internal and client changes
The Associate Managing Editor must be able to:
• Prioritize multiple deadline-sensitive projects
• Take ownership and work independently
• Demonstrate keen attention to detail
• Exhibit strong verbal and written skills
Additionally, the Associate Managing Editor must:
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Act as an Editorial voice across all departments
• Directly manage Senior Medical Editors, Medical Editors, and Associate Medical Editors
• Provide timely feedback, guidance, and coaching to support growth and development
• Adhere to internal agency processes and enforce best practices for Editorial
• Uphold the Precision Guiding Principles of Accountability, Mutual Respect, Client Service, Collaboration, and Purpose
Essential duties include but are not limited to:
• Medical Editing
• Participate in the content review process throughout all stages of a job
• Demonstrate and apply advanced copyediting, editing knowledge, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of AMA Style and brand style guidelines
• Perform fact checking and clean reads
• Prioritize work and track toward deadlines
• Assist with clean reading/reviewing new business pitch materials
• Agency Process
• Provide expert insight on agency process from an Editorial perspective
• Ensure all pieces are compliant with each client’s unique MLR submission process
• Understand and adhere to advertising, pharmaceutical marketing, or medical communications agency process
• Management and Leadership
• Develop and maintain account-specific Editorial SOPs/style guides
• Plan and allocate resources based on business needs
• Participate in interview/hiring process for new editors
• Directly supervise 1-3 Editorial team members
• Provide direct report(s) with timely and proactive feedback
Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in English, journalism, or a similar field
• Work experience: 5+ years of medical editing experience; 0-2 years of management experience
• Skills:
• Strongly proficient in application of AMA style (11th edition)
• Knowledge of FDA requirements with respect to pharmaceutical advertising
• Strongly proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
• Strong written and verbal skills; mastery of English grammar
• Ability to prioritize deadline-sensitive projects
• Team- and detail-oriented
• Strong self-management, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to influence, develop, and empower others
• Strong interpersonal skills
Requirements
• Familiarity with Veeva PromoMats or similar MLR submission systems
• Familiarity with content geared toward a payer/managed care audience
Benefits
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Health insurance
• Retirement savings benefits
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Parental leave
• Paid time off for sick leave and vacation
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