Editor
Location: England
Description: Index Pharmaceutical is hiring Editor right now, this occupation will be placed in England. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below.
- Edit and proof-read copy for a range of educational materials (e.g. slide presentations, printed materials, multimedia projects) for various audiences.
- Edit manuscripts to agreed style/specification, checking content,! accuracy, consistency and grammar.
- Liaise with designers to develop appropriate design options for all materials.
- Mark up approved manuscripts/draw up page plans for typesetting.
- Check all proof stages from initial layouts to colour printers' proofs, liaising with typesetters at each stage.
- Liaise with clients, opinion leaders/speakers and internal staff to ensure full input and approval of copy.
- Interpret and incorporate client/author corrections.
- Manage the progression of projects from signed-off copy to print stage, and keep team informed of project status.
- Assist in the development and implementation of production schedules.
- Liaise with freelance editors/manage their workloads to ensure deadlines are met.
- Deliver projects in accordance with budgeted hours and agreed deadlines.
- Monitor published items to ensure they are of the highest quality for agreed specification and budget.
- Obtain copyright clearance for reproduction of publishe! d figures/illustrations as needed.
- Set up editorial/production job bags as appropriate, ensuring all relevant information is included throughout project lifecycle.
- Attend project team/production meetings as appropriate.
- Write simple copy where appropriate (e.g. biographies, captions, cutting text to fit).
- Excellent command of English and close attention to detail.
- Excellent copy-editing and proofing skills.
- Familiarity with BSI copy preparation and proof-reading marks.
- Eye for design and layout.
- Sufficient knowledge of therapy area to review copy and deal with client/author comments.
- Demonstrated ability in briefing typesetters and designers.
- Ability to handle own projects and work as part of an editorial/client team.
- Excellent project/time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work on multiple pr! ojects and deliver to tight deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
- IT skills (including Word, Powerpoint, Internet, email).
- Knowledge of print/production procedures.
- Budgetary awareness.
- A science degree or equivalent.
- Proven track record in an editorial role within a medical communications agency or medical/pharmaceutical publishing, with evidence of formal inhouse editorial training.
Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Index Pharmaceutical is a specialist recruitment consultancy within the Clinical Research and Medical Communications sectors in the UK and mainland Europe. Established in 1998, Index ! Pharmaceutical benefits from many established relationships with top gl! obal CRO’s, Pharmaceutical Companies, Medical Communications Agencies, Biotech’s, Market Access and Health Economics Consultancies.
Our dedicated team of Consultants offer a confidential recruitment service to both clients and candidates alike and can be contacted on 01252 615100 or email: fleet@indexpharmaceutical.co.uk
To apply for this position please e-mail your CV quoting our reference number.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Index Pharmaceutical.
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This occupation starts available on: Sun, 20 Oct 2013 10:31:02 GMT