Copy Editor/Fact Checker (AMA)

The Planet Group is seeking a Copy Editor/Fact Checker (AMA) to join one of our well-known global pharmaceutical clients.

• Pay : $46-48.18/hr depending on experience (W2 and benefit options)
• Duration: 6 mo to start (potential to go longer)
• Location : Remote to start but must be local to Irvine, CA

Copy Editor/Fact Checker Responsibilities:

• Edit and proofread copy for assigned and other brands as needed
• Fact check annotated copy using provided references, ensuring acceptable sources are used
• Collaborate and communicate with Editorial Director and team members to maintain quality and meet goals
• Prioritize and manage workload, meetings, and various tasks to ensure all deliverables are met with excellence; ability to handle multiple jobs and prioritize as needed
• Able to independently navigate and complete editorial tasks by understanding requirements and choosing the most effective approach, rather than relying solely on instructions or frequent supervision
• Able to conduct all types of reviews and have a firm understanding of what the job needs for each round
• Able to communicate well cross-functionally with Agency teams when needed
• Thoroughly understand assigned brands and product categories
• Demonstrate a drive to ensure adherence to client and brand guidelines
• Contribute ideas/feedback for improving process and minimizing error
• Offer guidance and training to junior team members and freelancers to ensure integrity of editorial process
• Proactively offer and provide help to others to ensure all work moves through the department efficiently
• Create/maintain brand style guides and bibliographies in a timely manner
• Understand and execute AMA style and varying editorial styles per brand needs

Copy Editor/Fact Checker Qualifications:

• Any College degree required
• At least 5 years medical editing and fact checking experience in a pharma ad agency/medical education environment
• Agency Experience is a must
• Must have been in a senior level role for a minimum of 5 years
• Experience working with Oncology brands or neurotoxins would be a great plus, but not necessary
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a motivated, self-starting attitude
• Ability to creatively adapt to changing deadlines, providing recommendations as needed
• Knowledge of current AMA style and FDA guidelines governing pharmaceutical products/devices
• Solid ability to use MS Office (including Outlook, Teams, and Word), Adobe Acrobat, and/or ProofHQ
• Fact checking is a must!
• Must be able to work Pacific time zone hours