Abbott · 17 hours ago
Editor
St Paul, MN
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. They are seeking an Editor to ensure the accuracy and quality of marketing communications content, particularly in a regulated healthcare environment, by providing proofreading and light editing for both internal and external materials.
BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Provide proofreading and light editing for internal and external marketing communications in compliance with corporate standards, brand guidelines, and established policies and procedures
Edit and proofread highly technical and regulated healthcare content, including Product and campaign messaging; Trademarks, product names, and legal designations; References, footnotes, citations, and claims support; Usage of mandated language, disclaimers, and annotations
Review content for accuracy, consistency, and alignment across integrated campaigns and multi-channel executions (digital, print, presentations, and interactive assets)
Partner with creative teams across multiple business units and workstreams to ensure materials meet communication objectives and quality standards. Collaborate with external stakeholders as needed
Qualification
Required
Exceptional command of the English language and strong working knowledge of style guides
Proven ability to edit and proofread for: Grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax; Brand voice, tone, and messaging consistency; Technical accuracy, fact checking, and numerical data; Trademarks, references, citations, and regulated terminology; Graphics, tables, charts, photos, interactivity, layout, and content transfer
Experience working within a corporate branding and regulated communications framework, preferably in healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, or life sciences environments
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast paced, agency setting
Strong collaboration skills; ability to work effectively with designers, writers, and project managers to support internal client's business and marketing goals
Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills, with confidence to present and articulate feedback clearly and diplomatically
5+ years of professional proofreading or copyediting experience, preferably within a corporate, agency, or regulated industry environment
High proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
Preferred
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and project management systems a plus
Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred
Benefits
Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
Long Term Disability
Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
401(k)
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
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