Editor Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Editor to support a company in Bethesda, MD. This full-time opportunity offers top-of-market compensation, guaranteed 3% annual raises, and additional performance and Christmas bonuses. The selected candidate will oversee the editorial process for public-facing materials, ensuring accuracy, consistency, clarity, and adherence to established editorial standards while communicating complex medical and scientific information to diverse audiences.
Please note: This position is expected to begin in December. Candidates must be willing to sign a Letter of Intent (LOI) in advance to confirm their commitment to the opportunity. A Tier II Non-Critical Sensitive background check will be required.
Editor Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end editorial lifecycle for public-facing materials, from initial content development and review through final approval and publication.
- Develop, maintain, and oversee a comprehensive editorial calendar to coordinate assignments, deadlines, reviews, and publication schedules.
- Edit and copyedit written materials for grammar, punctuation, clarity, consistency, accuracy, tone, and adherence to AP Style.
- Conduct rigorous fact-checking and source verification, collaborating with subject matter experts to validate technical, medical, and scientific information.
- Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of an organizational style guide to ensure consistent messaging and editorial standards.
- Coordinate editorial reviews and approval workflows with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and other contributors.
- Identify and resolve content discrepancies, inconsistencies, and potential inaccuracies before publication.
- Ensure all published materials meet established quality standards and organizational communication objectives.
- Apply HIPAA requirements and Protected Health Information (PHI) safeguarding principles throughout the editorial review and publication process.
- Maintain meticulous attention to detail while managing multiple assignments and competing deadlines.
Editor Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in editing, copyediting, or technical writing.
- Exceptional command of English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and AP Style.
- Demonstrated experience editing and reviewing public-facing content for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and quality.
- Strong fact-checking and source-verification skills, including the ability to collaborate with subject matter experts.
- Experience managing editorial calendars, content review processes, and publication workflows.
- Ability to develop, implement, and enforce editorial guidelines and organizational style standards.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, polished content.
- Excellent written communication, organizational, and project management skills.
- Understanding of HIPAA requirements and the appropriate handling and safeguarding of PHI.
- Ability to successfully complete a Tier II Non-Critical Sensitive background check.
- Willingness to sign a Letter of Intent (LOI) before the anticipated December start date.
