Assistant Editor Job at Encompass Communications & Learning., Edgewater, MD

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  • Encompass Communications & Learning.
  • Edgewater, MD

Job Description

Company/Location:

Encompass Communications and Learning – Remote Position

Title:

Assistant Editor

We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly motivated Assistant Editor to join our editorial team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for supporting our Editorial Leads in the development and delivery of high-quality digital and print training materials for several pharmaceutical and biotechnology brands.

Responsibilities:

Edit and proofread training materials (including PDFs, e-learning modules, learning assessments/quizzes, videos, and PowerPoint presentation decks) and email campaign correspondence

Apply AMA guidelines and other editorial style guides to content, creating and maintaining style as needed

Fact-check content against primary resources; provide accurate annotations when needed

Review digital and print designs, ensuring accuracy and providing recommendations for improvement

Revise content in Adobe InDesign

Assist in the coordination of editorial projects to ensure on-time, high-quality output

Write original copy using proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure; this includes appropriate reference attribution

Provide support for other projects and initiatives as needed

Skills, Experience, and Knowledge:

Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field

Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in editorial support

Demonstrated proficiency in copy editing, proofreading, and referencing/annotating

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively with team members in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated initiative as a solution-focused self-starter

Experience working in an agency/creative environment required

Understanding of the medical and legal submissions process

Knowledge of AMA style

Experience with Excel, Adobe InDesign, and Microsoft Teams

Familiarity and/or experience with relevant AI platforms

This is a remote position that will begin as a contract role with the opportunity for full-time employment and a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume/CV and letter of interest to jjellen@encompasscnl.com.

Encompass Communications and Learning

Encompass is a full-service training and communications agency dedicated to helping life sciences teams enhance knowledge and skills and, ultimately, drive optimal performance. Our team draws from decades of experience in the life sciences business. We are former pharmaceutical and medical device sales and marketing executives. Our team also has deep expertise in health insurance, medicine, content creation, instructional design, graphic design, and technical development.

Encompass Culture

We’re gurus of life sciences and masterminds of training and strategy. We love what we do. We’re an energetic team with a passion for our clients’ objectives. Champions of knowledge and learning, we mobilize around their needs with thoughtful collaboration, always with an eye toward the most innovative solutions. We have processes to keep us in check and on track, but we’re also a spirited bunch, always up for challenging each other through diverse perspectives and practices. At our core and above all else, we remain a family built on mutual trust. We honor time for our human and furry connections outside work because that’s what fuels all we do.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work,

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