Role Overview
Editing of content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency of language (tense), and adherence to brand style/Client Guidelines
Key Responsibilities
- Editing and proofreading of promotional and non-promotional materials content for grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, punctuation, syntax, consistency of language (tense) to ensure accuracy and readability of the content.
- Adhere to brand style/client-provided guidelines.
- Verifying implementation of editorial changes and proofreading digital pieces to final production phase.
- Conducting word-to-word comparison against previous versions provided and marking discrepancies.
- Reviewing the reference list for compliance with AMA Manual/client-specific guidelines.
- Review content for accuracy, completeness, and coherence; collaborate with subject matter experts to clarify technical details
- Improve clarity by rephrasing complex sentences, eliminating jargon and ensure that the language is understood by the target audience (HCPs, patients, pharmacists, nurses, MSLs, etc)
- Manage deadlines and prioritize tasks to ensure timely delivery of accurate and quality content in all materials
- Review footnotes for abbreviations, legends, and references.
- Good knowledge of UK and US terminologies.
- Stay updated to enhance knowledge and skills.
Qualifications & Experience
- 3-6 years of experience in the field of Copy Editing.
- Must have strong written and oral communication/presentation skills.
- Graduates/ postgraduates in English, Communications or Journalism
- Exposure to copy editing in the field of medical communications would be an added advantage
