Copy editor

Company DescriptionMindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com.Job DescriptionJob Description:Editing content (Powerpoint and Word docs, some PDFs), including text, images, and graphics, to ensure consistency and correctness in spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax and usage per AMA and Medscape style and offering suggestions for improving clarity, format and flowFormatting reference citations according to modified AMA styleFact checkingEditing summary reports that evaluate the impact of educational activitiesProviding insight and guidance to other team members on copy edit policies and best practicesMaintaining friendly and productive relationships through clear articulation and an effective communication style with internal and external stakeholdersCompleting other responsibilities, as assignedRequired Skills:Minimum of 3 years' related medical/scientific editing experience, preferably in a large medical education and/or medical communications company, and/or professional medical publisherProven medical copy editing skills, with high level of attention to detail and experience in a broad variety of medical therapeutic areasDemonstrated understanding of editorial processes and proceduresProficient in AMA style and experience with in-house stylesFamiliarity with PubMed and other online searchable sitesExcellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to efficiently coordinate and work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a highly deadline-driven environment, while taking into consideration global stakeholders based across multiple time zonesAbility and desire to meet deadlines and deliver results with minimum supervision by creatively using existing resources in a productive and/or innovative way, to quickly deal with unforeseen issues, and suggesting plausible solutions to ensure that timelines are consistently metSelf-motivated, positive attitude and very high energy, with a willingness to accept varied assignmentsFamiliarity with medical/scientific terminology, including statistical conceptsExceptional focus on accuracy, attention to detail and consistency of workExcellent communication (verbal and written) skillsExcellent computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)• ***we definitely need candidates who have solid working experience in PowerpointDesired (not required) Skills:College degree in English, journalism and/or biological sciencesExperience editing continuing medical education materialsUnderstanding of ACCME guidelinesKnowledge of internet technologies; previous online experience a plusExperience editing non-native English writingExperience with web-based document sharing sites (such as Box)Experience using web-based project management toolsExperience with Endnote or other referencing softwareExperience in Photoshop and IllustratorEducation/Certifications:College degree in English, journalism and/or biological sciencesBELSAdditional InformationIf you are interested feel free to reach Ajay Kumar on #732-243-0011 or email your resume on ajayk(at)mindlance.com