Senior Editor
It's not every day we have a chance to make the world a healthier place—but here, it’s our way of life. Idealistic? Maybe. Deeply pragmatic? Always. Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company that has carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, tech, and the people at the heart of it all. It’s with a great sense of purpose that we work together with brave health and wellness companies to create and inspire healthier, happier, and longer lives. It’s our passion. And if you’re still reading, we’re guessing it might be yours too. We are looking to add to our alchemic mix of more than 2,000 talented professionals. At Real Chemistry, we don’t just wish the world was healthier. We leverage tech, data and creativity to make it so. You in?
Job Summary
The Senior Editor maintains quality control of agency deliverables during all stages and is a liaison for the Editorial Department to other colleagues to own and reinforce established standard operating procedures. Grows professional relationships with internal brand team members and works collaboratively to ensure best practices. Performs all functions necessary to keep workflow running smoothly and able to maintain a good level of quality control even with crunched timelines.
Responsibilities
Establishes solid working relationships internally and with internal brand team accounts to which they are assigned; proactively and collaboratively engages with Copy, Medical, Account, Art/Studio, and Project Management teams to provide support
Is the lead editor for 1 or more accounts
Raises a red flag with brand teams and/or senior managers when timelines are too tight,
additional resources are needed, or when there is a disruption to normal workflow,
among other concerns
Maintains oversight for their own jobs to complete them on schedule whether by
managing their own time or delegating promptly and responsibly to other resources
Supports and reinforces team and agency initiatives established by senior managers
Participates in team meetings and contributes to fostering a team mentality
Practices a positive “can do” attitude at all times
Mentors and trains new and/or junior employees and freelancers
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or higher desirable
2+ years’ experience in medical advertising, medical publishing, and/or medical
education, with 0+ years’ experience in medical advertising
Advertising, marketing, business, English, or related degree preferred
Ability to interact with diverse internal population (e.g., account, creatives, project
management)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and some Excel)
and Adobe, and familiarity with digital routing/commenting platforms, spell-check/auto
compare programs
Ability to comprehend scientific content and data to ensure accuracy of all claims made
by agency or its clients
Real Chemistry is currently operating with a flexible, hybrid approach and giving our teams the ability to operate in the way that works best for them – at home, in office or a mix. * We trust our people to decide what works best for them, working together with their teams and leaders to support our customers and make the world a healthier place. This policy will continue to be evaluated and may change in the future as we seek to ensure our people stay inspired, engaged, and motivated to do their best work.
*All employees who work in a Real Chemistry office, travel for business, or attend a Real Chemistry sponsored event must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees who qualify for a religious or medical exemption to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine are advised to work with our People team for accommodation.
Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including flexible PTO, expanded paid leave for new parents including Your 4th Trimester ® , a program that helps new parents transition back to work, and a five-week sabbatical program. Other perks include Income Protection, Retirement plans/401(k) match, and cell phone savings plans. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: https://www.realchemistry.com/
Real Chemistry is committed to being an Equal Opportunity employer. As such, we seek motivated and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. We strive to employ, motivate, advance and reasonably accommodate any qualified employees and applicants. We believe diversity of persons and ideas forms the most comprehensive, forward-looking company.