American Heart Association · 1 day ago
Production Editor
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$66K/yr - $86K/yr
3+ years expThe American Heart Association is dedicated to improving cardiovascular health and is seeking a Production Editor for their Healthcare Business Solutions department. This role involves ensuring the editorial quality of training products and materials related to emergency situations, which are distributed globally in various formats.
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Responsibilities
Copyedits, proofreads, formats, cross-checks information, and accurately incorporates reviewers' changes in training products in all media, as well as related materials such as exams, marketing collateral, training network communications, and scientific articles
Follows checklists, style guides, process documents, graphic design specifications, and other quality tools; provides updates and improvements to quality tools as needed
Reviews work of editorial contractors and media developers and provides feedback
Communicates with internal and external project team members to ensure thorough and efficient editorial reviews
Performs usability testing in online courses, DVDs, apps, and websites
Maintains organized records of work performed; uses version control
Researches grammar, style, and usage questions
Confirms that appropriate copyright permissions have been secured
Continually upgrades knowledge of American Heart Association products and programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, or related field, or equivalent experience
Three (3) years of experience copyediting and proofreading scientific, technical, or medical material
Ability to communicate, build relationships, gain trust, and effectively work with volunteers and employees
Strong experience in editing content for digital products (online courseware, mobile apps, video)
Mastery of editorial standards (grammar, major medical/scientific style guides, page design)
Ability to target tone and writing levels for different audiences (health care professionals, corporate, and general) and different media
Project management skills and adherence to schedules/deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Acrobat Pro
Ability to travel 10% of the time per year
Preferred
Formal training or certification in health care writing or editing
Knowledge of AMA style guidelines
Knowledge of copyright laws
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life insurance
Robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution
Employee assistance program
Employee wellness program
Telemedicine
Medical consultation
Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year
12 paid holidays off each year
Tuition Assistance
Company
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary health organization.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.62MKey Investors
Stupski FoundationAmeriCorps Public AlliesCity Furniture
2025-08-14Grant· $0.1M
2024-07-09Grant· $2.7M
2024-06-06Grant· $0.69M
Leadership Team
Jennifer Hall
Chief, Data Science and Analytics
Lynne Braggs
National, Sr. Director Digital Content Production, Creative (Marketing)
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