The Planet Group

Compensation

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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