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Content Editing Associate - Editorial Assistant

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Location:

Our office is located in Waltham, MA, but options for working remotely are available.

Responsibilities:

We are searching for a Content Editing Associate to join our editorial team. The position requires an individual with very strong organization, communication, and time management skills, as well as someone with close attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills. Prior medical experience and medical knowledge are not required.

The main tasks of the Content Editing Associate are as follows:

Working closely with one or two physician deputy editors (DEs) to drive progress in an assigned medical specialty.
Maintaining frequent contact and developing relationships with external specialty authors, editors, and peer reviewers.
Carefully documenting content developments and workflows in the proper databases.
Ferrying content through the editorial process, including:
- Styling and formatting original manuscripts
- Reviewing and tracking graphics, and coordinating with Graphics and Permissions teams
- Sending content to a variety of external contributors for review; setting deadlines and following up to ensure timely responses
- Incorporating contributor revisions for specialty DEs to review
- Proofreading, checking links and references, and finalizing topics and graphics for publication; ensuring content is error-free and consistent with UpToDate's style guidelines.

Addressing all editorial tasks in a timely manner.
Carefully tracking progress toward annual goals and providing accurate monthly reports to indicate completed and in-process work.
Preparing for and leading specialty meetings with DEs in order to review the current status of the specialty's pending items and discuss next steps.

Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Qualifications:

Excellent proofreading, communication, time management, and organization skills.
Editorial experience is a plus, but not necessary.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

About UpToDate:

For over 25 years, UpToDate has been a global resource for medical professionals and patients, providing trusted answers to clinical questions based on the latest evidence and best practice. UpToDate is committed to helping health care professionals make appropriate care decisions and drive better outcomes for patients. Our editorial staff ensures our content is always current, accurate, inclusive, and organized to help users access information quickly.

By Wolters Kluwer

Wolters Kluwer is dedicated to the investment of everyday success of the individuals and organizations we serve in over 180 countries. Every day, our customers face decisive moments that impact the lives of millions of people and shape tomorrow’s ...

53 jobs

FUNDING

Public

INDUSTRY

Enterprise Software & Network Solutions

TEAM SIZE

10000+

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands

DATE POSTED

July 20, 2023