Medical Editor

Description

Position at Fingerpaint Marketing

Medical Editor (West Coast)

Reset your expectations of a health and wellness agency. Independent by design and built on a foundation of empathy, Fingerpaint celebrates the diverse skills, talents, and unique perspectives individuals bring to our team. With talent across the United States and Europe launching more than 200 brands, we are committed to creating and executing meaningful experiences that resonate with diverse populations. Here, creativity happens naturally—we hire exceptional professionals and provide an inclusive space for growth and collaboration.

The Medical Editor is a champion of high-quality work within a fast-paced environment and uses their experience and sharpeyes to ensure top-notch work on brand Medical Editor is part of the Creative Production Services team and is responsible for daily editorial responsibilities on 2 to 3 brands, including proofreading, initial reads, cold reads, fact-checking, correction checks, and double reads according to project stage and agency process. The Medical Editor also maintains brand style sheets and attends brand team meetings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Edits/proofreads advertising, educational, and training and manuscripts, layouts, and digital assignments Reads for correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling; language and style consistency; accuracy; sense/clarity; required copy Ensures relevant standards (eg, client/brand, AMA, FDA) are met Is knowledgeable of and remains current on FDA guidelines Creates and maintains editorial style sheets for each assigned brand Stays current with standards for co-editors’ accounts—able to cover other brands when needed Fact-checks referenced information before jobs are sent to client/regulatory for approval

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree 1 to 2 years of experience delivering editorial work in healthcare, advertising, or a related field General understanding of both print and digital projects, and how their unique needs affect editorialreviews General proficiency in digital/remote work communication tools Knowledge of AMA Manual of Style 11 and FDA guidelines preferred Must be available to work West Coast hours (PST)

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