Medical Editor
- Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as an editor in an in-house or freelance capacity
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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The Medical Editor is responsible for carefully editing and proofreading pharmaceutical/healthcare advertising and informational copy. Material assigned may include print and digital, sales presentations, slide decks, packaging, internal and external company communications, visual aids, social media, websites and more.
Skills
The Medical Editor is responsible for carefully editing and proofreading pharmaceutical/healthcare advertising and informational copy. Material assigned may include print and digital, sales presentations, slide decks, packaging, internal and external company communications, visual aids, social media, websites and more.
Skills
- Meticulous work methods
- Ability to focus for long periods of time and identify errors in copy
- Interest in and understanding of natural sciences
- Ability to self-start and work both cooperatively and independently
- Ability to prioritize competing demands
- Ability to work with tight deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe markup tools
- Bachelor of Arts or a higher degree in English literature, linguistics, journalism, or communications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as an editor in an in-house or freelance capacity
- Bilingualism (English and French; oral and written) is a plus
- A certificate in professional editing from a Canadian university is preferred
- Certification with Editors’ Association of Canada is an asset
- Ability to translate from French into English is an asset
- Experience in an advertising setting is an asset
- Group insurance coverage (50% of premiums are employer-paid) with free access to telemedicine
- Flexible 37.5-hour work week in a hybrid formula
- Attractive vacation time, welcome days, work-life balance days, and more
- Summer schedule to enjoy Friday afternoons off (4 months)
- Possibility of working abroad for a period of 1 month
- Training program and personalized professional happiness meetings
- Year-round wow activities (yoga sessions, beer tasting, bowling, summer/Christmas parties, etc.)
- A dynamic team of 120+ employees across Canada with offices in Sherbrooke and Montréal
- A socially responsible company involved in its community and a respectful workplace that promotes inclusion, diversity, and individual well-being
More about this job
Responsibilities
Edit and proofread pharmaceutical and healthcare advertising and informational copy across print, digital, presentations, packaging, communications, visual aids, social media, and websites. Identify errors carefully while managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree or higher in English literature, linguistics, journalism, or communications and at least two years of editing experience are required. English-French bilingualism is a plus; professional editing credentials, French-to-English translation ability, and advertising experience are preferred or considered assets.
Skills
- Editing
- Proofreading
- Attention to Detail
- Copyediting
- Natural Sciences Knowledge
- Prioritization
- Deadline Management
- Independent Work
- Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Markup Tools
- English Writing
- French-to-English Translation
Benefits
- Group Insurance
- Employer-Paid Insurance Premiums
- Telemedicine
- Flexible Work Week
- Hybrid Work Arrangement
- Vacation Time
- Work-Life Balance Days
- Summer Schedule
- Possibility of Working Abroad
- Training Program
- Professional Development Meetings
- Employee Activities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Creative & Media
- Marketing
Keywords
- Medical Editing
- Proofreading
- Pharmaceutical Advertising
- Healthcare Advertising
- Informational Copy
- Print Content
- Digital Content
- Sales Presentations
- Slide Decks
- Packaging
- Internal Communications
- External Communications
- Visual Aids
- Social Media
- Websites
- English Literature
- Linguistics
- Journalism
- Communications
- Professional Editing Certificate
- Editors' Association of Canada Certification
- French-to-English Translation
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Markup Tools
- Natural Sciences