Omnicom Health · 16 hours ago
Senior Editor
Williamsburg, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expOmnicom Health is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent, and they are seeking a Senior Editor/Proofreader to uphold agency quality standards. The role involves managing editing projects, mentoring the editorial team, and ensuring high-quality outputs that resonate with patient experiences.
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
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university
Three to five years of related experience and/or training
A mastery of the English language and of the written word
A strong eye for detail and accuracy to ensure every comma is in place, every word is spelled correctly, spacing and formatting is consistent, etc
Ability to multitask and work independently
A propensity for tact and diplomacy when negotiating edits with writers
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment to include: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to comprehend and utilize basic mathematics as well as business statistics to include: percentages, ratios, discounts, interest, commissions, and proportions
Ability to identify and define problems while applying effective problem-solving skills through collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
Ability to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Capable of applying industry benchmarks to create standardized practices
Valid driver's license
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands (to finger, handle, or feel), reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear
Preferred
Fluency in a foreign language is a plus
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university and three to five years of related experience and/or training preferred
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
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