Job Overview
Job TitleMedical Editor - Freelance
Job TypeIntern
Offered Salary$80,000
LocationNew York, NY
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Job Description
About VML Health
VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML Health is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies.About IMsci
International Meetings and Science (IMsci), a division of VML Health, works with companies to build world-class healthcare and pharmaceutical brands among medical professionals and consumers, with a transmedia storytelling approach that covers medical education strategies.Who We Are Looking For
IMsci is seeking a Medical Editor Freelance to join the team in either our New York City or Stamford, CT offices or as a Hybrid Freelance W2 hourly employee. As a Medical Editor - Freelance you will manage all editorial requirements of assigned projects and ensure the accuracy and integrity of all jobs you work on. You will follow internal processes, AMA requirements, and client-specific style to ensure pieces are of the highest editorial quality.What You’ll Do
- Copy edit and proofread various types of medical communication materials for syntax/grammar, spelling, consistency, and AMA and client-mandated style.
- Ensure work is delivered consistent with set deadlines.
- Work collaboratively with the science team to ensure all content is factually accurate and well supported with credible proof sources.
- Alert the Editorial Director of any significant issues.
- Help maintain brand style guides for editorial use.
- Follow all internal processes and suggest modifications as needs arise.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or science
- Previous experience (1-3 years) at a medical communications agency or related industry preferred, but will consider strong candidates without medical communication experience
- Strong oral and written communications skills and expert knowledge of AMA style
- Well-organized and able to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
- Flexibility to work late/weekends when required
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
- Comfortable with learning new technologies
Key skills/competency
- Medical Editing
- Copyediting
- Proofreading
- AMA Style
- Medical Communications
- Content Accuracy
- Editorial Quality
- Science Content
- Writing Skills
- Client Style Guides
How to Get Hired at VML HEALTH
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your medical editing, AMA style expertise, and science communication experience.
- Showcase relevant experience: Detail projects involving copyediting, proofreading, and adhering to brand style guides.
- Prepare for interview questions: Be ready to discuss your approach to ensuring content accuracy and meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrate technical skills: Be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Highlight collaboration: Emphasize your ability to work with science teams and follow internal processes.
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