Senior Editor (Temporary) at Heller Agency

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Editing, Attention To Detail, Communication, Collaboration, Fact Checking, Pharmaceutical Marketing, AMA Style, Project Management, Teamwork, Client Relations, Training, Problem Solving, Time Management, Creativity, Health Care Knowledge, Professionalism

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

About Heller, Inc. Heller is the agency with HEART. We are a growing pharmaceutical and medical device marketing agency headquartered in sunny San Diego while employing virtually across the US. We are a fully remote company in search of the brightest minds in marketing! We work closely with a number of clients that span a broad range of specialties, including ophthalmology, dermatology, aesthetics, neurology and more. We pride ourselves on delivering extraordinary creative campaigns that our agency, our clients, and their audiences can all rally behind. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as an employee-driven approach to culture, attitude, and accountability rooted in integrity and corporate transparency. Heller is founded on 3 main principles: Do great work; be great to work with; and bold hearts come first. Learn more about Heller at: http://www.helleragency.com or visit us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hellerinc/ Title: Senior Editor (Temporary) Reports to: VP, Operations Position Type: Temporary position through January, with reevaluation at the beginning of February for potential continuation Position Summary: The Senior Editor will be a steward for client, brand, and AMA style; ensure FDA guidelines are adhered to; follow and improve internal processes; and meet timelines and deadlines. The Senior Editor will partner with team members across Creative, Project Management, and Account Services to ensure accuracy and deliver on client expectations. The successful candidate will take immense pride in their work, demonstrate impeccable attention to detail, and maintain strong working relationships across agency teams. The Senior Editor will represent the department in internal brand meetings and serve as the editor of record for their assigned brand(s). As this is a temporary role through January, the Senior Editor will focus on immediate editorial needs and workflow support. The position will be reevaluated in early February based on business needs and performance. The Senior Editor will be a resource for teams in ensuring edits are implemented according to agency procedures and best practices, providing support and offering ideas as needed. They will also help train and support editors and new hires in departmental processes. The Senior Editor will be responsible for completing individual editorial tasks as assigned and for maintaining and elevating the quality and standards for work across the agency. Key Responsibilities + Areas of Accountability: Act as brand and Editorial steward for one or more aligned accounts, fostering collaboration and accountability within the team. Proactively engage in conversations with brand teammates to address issues, seek solutions, and strengthen the team dynamic Responsible for editing assets (concepts, manuscripts, layouts/mechanicals, site/content maps, wireframes, functional specification documents, and disk releases) for grammar, sense, punctuation, and spelling according to style and client/regulatory requirements Work independently with minimal supervision while communicating and collaborating with team members Perform specific types of reads as outlined in the agency job-flow process Fact check claims for accuracy, including verifying statistics and data per primary references and ensure citations are styled properly based on annotations provided Read pieces vs core documents for consistency across campaigns Build and maintain working relationships with Copywriters to establish preferred mode of working together and to cement team structure Collaborate with Account Services team members to ensure client and regulatory preferences and updates are maintained Review pieces at each stage of the project lifecycle according to agency job flow and departmental procedures Effectively communicate significant Editorial concerns to team members to ensure alignment and timely resolution Create/maintain Editorial style guides outlining client/brand style elements, especially those that differ from AMA style, and upload to appropriate channels for team access Attend assigned account status and kick-off meetings to represent Editorial interests Additional Responsibilities: Demonstrate ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects Build relationships and establish workload routines with agency and freelance editors Project a professional, positive attitude toward all agency employees and clients Remain calm in high pressure situations Communicate clearly and often—verbally and in writing Develop in-depth knowledge of assigned accounts Serve as back-up for accounts assigned to another editor In order to best support the submission process, develop knowledge of client’s process/procedures for submissions Uphold the Company Values in all decisions and interactions As needed, serve as lead editor on launches Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree—preferably English, Journalism, or Communications major A minimum of 4-6 years of editing experience in a pharmaceutical advertising agency or a medical publishing house Superior editing skills and knowledge of pharma marketing best practices Familiarity with AMA style Knowledge of and interest in the health care industry High level of language and communication skills Ability to follow instructions and adhere to strict guidelines Occasional limited travel required That Extra Little Bit That Makes You Look Twice: Competitive Compensation Immediate 401k matching and 100% paid healthcare benefits Generous PTO package, 11 observed holidays, and 12-weeks paid Parental leave Full-time remote position Flexible Schedules Strong company culture Fun virtual office environment & annual in-person company retreat What Makes Us Look Twice: Thrive in an environment of autonomy and trust. Are excited about finding fresh solutions to age-old challenges. Appreciate wit, spirited banter, and camaraderie between like-minded souls. Have spent enough time at agencies to know what you don’t want and what you do. Is looking for a place to call home and grow. Pay Transparency: The range included in the post represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of Heller, Inc. in the United States. Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire. Heller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and compensated fairly without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, marital status, military or protected veteran status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above, and the scope and responsibilities are subject to change. A pre-employment background check is required as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

The Senior Editor will ensure adherence to client, brand, and AMA style while meeting deadlines and improving internal processes. They will collaborate with various teams to maintain quality and accuracy in editorial tasks.