Editor

Editorial

Emeryville, California

We’re on the hunt for an editor who isn’t a settler. If you’re dedicated to error-free jobs that are grammatically correct and follow relevant client/style guidelines, we want to hear from you. Be prepared to work within an open, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and serve as an editorial resource for fellow team members.

What it takes: 

• Edits/proofreads advertising, educational, training and consumer manuscripts, layouts and digital assignments
• Reads for correct grammar, punctuation and spelling; language and style consistency; accuracy; sense/clarity; required copy
• Ensures relevant standards (eg, client/brand, AMA, FDA) are met
• Is knowledgeable of and remains current on FDA guidelines
• Creates and maintains editorial style guides for each assigned brand
• Stays current with standards for co-editors’ accounts—able to cover other brands when needed
• Fact-checks referenced information before jobs are sent to client/regulatory for approval

Know-how: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to ensure documents conform to accepted written language rules
• Knowledge of AMA Manual of Style and FDA guidelines preferred