Senior Editor
Role Overview
The Senior Editor works closely with the Managing Editor or Director of Editorial on collaborating with fellow editors, writers, and project managers to ensure work is free of errors and accurately referenced. The ideal candidate will have an editorial background and possess some understanding of the medical/pharmaceutical advertising industry. Experience with AMA style is a must. He or she will feel comfortable working on print and digital copy and be able to work with various client/brand style guides. He or she will also feel comfortable working on both patient- and HCP-specific content. This position does not require writing.
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Overview
The Senior Editor works closely with the Managing Editor or Director of Editorial on collaborating with fellow editors, writers, and project managers to ensure work is free of errors and accurately referenced. The ideal candidate will have an editorial background and possess some understanding of the medical/pharmaceutical advertising industry. Experience with AMA style is a must. He or she will feel comfortable working on print and digital copy and be able to work with various client/brand style guides. He or she will also feel comfortable working on both patient- and HCP-specific content. This position does not require writing.
Responsibilities
- Daily Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Proofread and copy edit print and digital copy, including PowerPoints, websites, banner ads, Detail Aids, Sell
- Sheets, executive summaries, emails, and meeting materials
- Verify accuracy of data by fact checking against source documents
- Ensure that all materials follow agency or client editorial style
- Multitask and prioritize deliverables based on deadline
- Attend status meetings or kickoffs, if required
- Proactively maintain brand style guidelines
- Manage freelancers or other editors if the Managing Editor or Director is absent
Skills:
- Working knowledge of AMA Manual of Style required
- Excellent spelling, proofreading, copy editing, and fact-checking skills
- Experience using Adobe Acrobat and ProofHQ to proofread and copyedit
- Ability to collaborate and communicate well with a team
- Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to handle multiple projects and client editorial styles simultaneously
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree; degree in journalism/English/biological sciences preferred
- Minimum 3-5 years of editorial experience
- HCP experience is required, DTC experience a plus
- Prior agency experience is required
- Fluency with Adobe Acrobat Pro, mobile, and comfortable adopting new technology
- Confidence with medical subject matter
- Professional dedication, high standards, and attention to detail
- Additional information
- Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
- Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
- If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected].
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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- Compensation Range: USD $66,120.00 - USD $101,790.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/19/2026.
- Working knowledge of AMA Manual of Style required
- Excellent spelling, proofreading, copy editing, and fact-checking skills
- Experience using Adobe Acrobat and ProofHQ to proofread and copyedit
- Ability to collaborate and communicate well with a team
- Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to handle multiple projects and client editorial styles simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree; degree in journalism/English/biological sciences preferred
- HCP experience is required, DTC experience a plus
About Publicis Groupe
Publicis Groupe is a French multinational advertising and public relations company, one of the world's largest communications groups. It offers services in advertising, media, digital transformation, and data-driven marketing through agencies including Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, and Publicis Sapient.
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