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Copy Editor (AMA)

Mettawa, IL 60045

Posted: 03/20/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Content & Copywriting Job Number: 630745 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Planet Interactive is seeking a Copy Editor to join one of our well-known global pharmaceutical clients.

The Copy Editor, Marketing Operations Material Review functions as editorial review for all advertising, promotion, disease awareness and promotional labeling material. Copy Editor reviews assigned material throughout the review process to ensure quality, accuracy and conformance to company standards/guidelines.

Pay: $37-$40/hr depending on experience 
Location: Hybrid (3 days on-site) in Mettawa, IL

Copy Editor Responsibilities:
  • Reviews and edits promotional and sales training materials (print, digital and other media) for factual and grammatical accuracy, clarity of message, thoroughness, and compliance company with standard/guidelines.
  • Proofreads pharmaceutical promotional materials for both consumer and professional audiences.
  • Compares original text and images to final approved text and images, using an electronic routing system and online annotations.
  • Validates materials (including, core claims, brand style guides and channel templates) for adherence to standards / guidelines and confirms presence of linked references (including Safety Statements) prior to the review.
  • Quality checks materials (If required) prior to MRP submission (e.g., Grammar, consistent language, references, ISI, document linking, logos, etc.).
  • Performs final content review of production files (e.g., digital and print) to ensure alignment with MRP approved documents and performs basic functional tests for interactive pieces (e.g., scrolling functionality, links, pop-up windows, FRD, loads sheet, etc.).
  • Attends live meetings for Core Brand material review only as a reviewer role or as requested.
  • Performs courtesy proofreads on in-process materials as requested.
  • Collaborates with Marketing Operations, Medical, Regulatory and Project Owners as necessary to address inconsistencies between final copy and Med/Reg approved version.
  • Consistently communicates timely and accurate information and project progress to Marketing Operations and/or project owners and reviewers.
  • Manages priorities with flexibility in order to meet deadlines.
Copy Editor Skills:
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating proficiency in reading comprehension, grammar, and sentence structure.
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage multiple jobs in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate well with others and operate as a good team player.
  • Ability to quickly learn, adapt to, and comply with business needs, policies, and guidelines.
  • Ability to digest and interpret content and materials across various print and digital formats.
  • Must possess strong attention to detail.
Copy Editor Qualifications:
  • 3+ years Editing/proofreading experience or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of AMA style.
  • Possesses ability to learn and adapt to other software tools as necessary.
Copy Editor Preferred Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related discipline.
  • Prior experience in marketing, and communication or advertising agency.
  • Experience in Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Veeva PromoMats and DocuProof.
  • Knowledge and prior experience with AbbVie products, marketing, and communication or advertising agency experience is a plus.
  • Understanding of medical terminology helpful.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong client service and project management skills; in particular, must have the ability to communicate with both business and technical individuals effectively.
  • Have strong attention to detail and exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to train and support users at all levels (written and oral).
  •  Experience in Pharma preferred but not required.
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