Society of Critical Care Medicine · 22 hours ago
Copyeditor
Mount Prospect, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$68K/yr - $78K/yrThe Society of Critical Care Medicine is seeking a Copyeditor to provide editorial support for various materials. The role involves copyediting and proofreading member communications, educational content, and guidelines, while also coordinating editorial style and maintaining archival standards.
Association
Hiring Manager
Andrea Collignon, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Copyedits and proofreads all SCCM member communications
Copyedits education and sponsorship materials for SCCM’s annual meeting
Copyedits other SCCM educational content
Copyedits executive, legal, human resource, and other administrative materials
Copyedits grant proposals, funding requests, letters of intent, event agendas, and research materials
Copyedits SCCM guidelines, as needed, and proofreads guideline materials for dissemination across delivery formats
Coordinates house style guides with various users, updating style when needed
Serves as resource for staff and external freelancers in matters of medical terminology and style
Participates in Council of Science Editors and other professional industry groups
Keeps abreast of trends in general and scientific editing
Updates the SCCM’s archival database, ensuring that SCCM historical materials are catalogued appropriately and in a timely manner
Assists with proper storage, preservation, and organization of physical archival material
Ensures that SCCM archiving procedures and standards are followed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or other liberal arts field
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and interact professionally and tactfully in sensitive situations
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent writing, grammar, editing, and proofreading skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Advanced knowledge of latest edition of AMA Manual of Style
Knowledge of database management
Preferred
Knowledge of the biological sciences, with emphasis on medicine and medical terminology
Association experience
Benefits
Flexible Work Options: With our generous remote work policy, much of your work will be from home. We value work-life balance, but you’ll need to be able to come into the office when required by your supervisor.
Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of paid vacation and 13 paid holidays each year, plus a summer hours program for that perfect work-life balance.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance coverage to keep you and your family protected.
Paid Parental Leave: Take the time you need to bond with your new addition to the family.
Matching 401(K): We invest in your future with a 401(K) matching program to help you save for retirement.
Educational Assistance: Continue learning and growing with educational assistance—we’re invested in your personal and professional development.
Company
Society of Critical Care Medicine
SCCM is a non-profit multidisciplinary, multispecialty, international organization.
Founded in 1970
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Martin
CEO/EVP
Dorothy Suwanski
Executive Assistant to the CEO
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