Omnicom Health · 3 hours ago
Senior Editor
Williamsburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expOmnicom Health is a company focused on the patient journey, and they are seeking a Senior Editor/Proofreader to uphold agency quality standards. The role involves managing editorial projects, developing brand-specific style sheets, and ensuring high-quality content through editing and mentoring the editorial team.
Communications InfrastructureHealth Care
Responsibilities
Manage a variety of projects moving throughout the editing queue at any given time
In collaboration with Editorial Group Supervisor, develop departmental policies/procedures/process documentation
Mentor editorial team through strong leadership skills
Assist with training of new editorial team members
Foster continued mentorship and professional growth opportunities for the editorial team
Read content and correct any errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Check copy for readability, style, and agreement with editorial policy and style sheets
Suggest revisions to copy, such as changing words and rearranging content to improve clarity or accuracy
Involved in planning workflow processes for editing pieces
Involved in setting standard timelines to complete different editorial jobs
Carry out research, confirm sources for writers, and verify facts, dates, and statistics using standard reference sources
Collaborate with writers in the creation of work product to ensure their ideas and stories succeed, while being mindful of the audience
Ensure all client-facing communications are error-free and consistent with Snow standards
Approve final versions of updated materials submitted by staff
Responsible for managing workflow of all incoming pieces
Required to learn a certain level of knowledge about clients/brands, in particular:
Brand style guides
Brand legal and regulatory guidelines/requirements
Responsible for working with individual requestors-both on writing team and account teams-to resolve questions or content disputes
Responsible for working with individual requestors-both on writing team and account teams-to understand any exceptions to standard grammar and punctuation, including but not limited to:
Brand-specific spellings/style
Brand-specific legal and regulatory requirements
Individual Ambassador/patient speaker personalization to assist in live presentation (e.g., presentation cues, vernacular, phonetic spellings, etc.)
Utilization of independent judgment and discretion in managing editorial priorities and ensuring proper utilization of editorial team
Research and monitor industry trends for stylistic preferences and patient-focused communication standards and practices
Utilization of various communication strategies and techniques to ensure that project directions are met and patient stories embrace the authentic patient voice and messaging
Qualification
Required
Develop in-depth knowledge of assigned product brands
Keep track of client product style requirements
Develop and maintain brand-specific style sheets
Write, create, and maintain departmental processes and SOPs
Attend project status and kick-off meetings when requested
Assign projects to editorial team members
Lead by example in high pressure situations
Review and edit stories and externally facing materials
Offer comments and make stylistic suggestions
Perform final quality control checks
Manage a variety of projects in the editing queue
Develop departmental policies/procedures/process documentation
Mentor editorial team through strong leadership skills
Assist with training of new editorial team members
Foster continued mentorship and professional growth opportunities
Read content and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Check copy for readability, style, and agreement with editorial policy
Suggest revisions to copy for clarity or accuracy
Plan workflow processes for editing pieces
Set standard timelines for editorial jobs
Carry out research and confirm sources for writers
Collaborate with writers to ensure their ideas succeed
Ensure all client-facing communications are error-free
Approve final versions of updated materials
Manage workflow of all incoming pieces
Learn about clients/brands, including brand style guides and legal guidelines
Work with requestors to resolve questions or content disputes
Utilize independent judgment in managing editorial priorities
Research and monitor industry trends for communication standards
Utilize various communication strategies to meet project directions
Work during regular office hours and occasionally on weekends
Demonstrate willingness to collaborate with other departments
Mastery of the English language and written word
Strong eye for detail and accuracy
Ability to multitask and work independently
Propensity for tact and diplomacy when negotiating edits
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Comprehend and utilize basic mathematics and business statistics
Identify and define problems while applying effective problem-solving skills
Interpret a variety of instructions in different forms
Capable of applying industry benchmarks to create standardized practices
Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and more occasionally
Meet physical demands of the job
Work in a moderate noise environment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university
Three to five years of related experience and/or training
Fluency in a foreign language
Valid driver's license
Passport may be necessary
Company
Omnicom Health
The next big thing in health starts here—where bold ideas, deep expertise, and powerful partnerships converge.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Deb Deaver
Chief Patient Officer
Recent News
2025-12-04
2025-10-02
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