[Remote] Assistant Editor, Custom Content

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Wiley is a company that transforms knowledge into impact, focusing on science and learning. They are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Editor to provide editorial and administrative support for The Rheumatologist and its related digital products, requiring experience in proofreading, copyediting, and writing for a medical audience.

Responsibilities

• Edit and post short videos and other types of content to the-rheumatologist.org in WordPress, the site’s digital platform
• Manage the day-to-day enewsletter portfolio for The Rheumatologist: Write short, engaging content summaries and subject lines; build enewsletters in a proprietary builder; request enewsletter tests, monitor approvals and ensure on time deployments
• Format articles as assigned to prepare them for developmental and structural editing by the Editor and editorial team members
• Review page proofs as assigned to ensure a high level of editorial and design quality is maintained. Enter corrections into InDesign files as needed
• Report on/from society or topical meetings, as assigned
• Provide administrative support, by pulling detailed email metric reports from the dashboard to support email campaign goals and initiatives; tracking and collecting copyright transfer agreements and other paperwork; and completing research, administrative, and other editorial tasks as assigned

Skills

• Journalism, English or other liberal arts degree OR a science/medical degree and experience in publishing or journalism
• One or two years of demonstrated skill editing/copyediting and writing for magazines or newsletters with a professional audience
• Experience working independently without close supervision and ability to manage their own workload, with strong organizational skills
• Expert knowledge of English grammar and familiarity with AP style guidelines preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately, both verbally and in writing
• Experience editing videos in iMovie
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience working in InDesign or similar page layout program
• Experience with WordPress or similar digital content platform
• Experience writing or editing for a medical audience
• Knowledge of AP style

Benefits

• We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development
• A robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow
• A comprehensive benefits package

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