Brief Media, producers of Clinician’s Brief and Plumb’s Veterinary Drugs, seeks a copy editor who is able to edit clinical materials for varying levels of comprehension. Assignments may include materials directed toward pet owners, materials developed in partnership with sponsors for veterinary general practitioners, or materials developed for the audience of Clinician’s Brief (ie, veterinarians and specialists). Assignment volume may fluctuate, but we are interested in someone who could be available upward of 5-10 hours per week.
- Copy edits medical (veterinary) materials, ranging in length and difficulty. This may include facilitating or mediating reviewer queries to internal or external authors, or editing materials in between varying points of a process.
- Copy edits clinical materials created in partnership with clients/partners
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Thrives under pressure and demanding due dates. Some assignments may have a 48-hour turnaround.
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Exercises extraordinary attention to detail and isn’t afraid to ask multiple questions.
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Demonstrates working knowledge of AMA style guidelines.
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Works in varying levels of assignment volume; assignment demands may be intense one month but light in the next
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Able to work independently and with a team; you are efficient and reliable when working solo, but you enjoy checking in with other amazing editors on staff at Brief Media.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree of relevance
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3+ years of professional editing experience, preferably in a medical or scientific capacity
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Available on weekends or evening hours, if necessary
Values Inherent to Success in the Position:
Brief Media embraces a dynamic work culture that champions passion, versatility, teamwork, and going the extra mile. Writers and editors thrive in an environment of creative challenge under tight deadlines.