EBSCO Information Services Hiring for Content Development Editor – Nursing and Health Professions Products Job at Ipswich, MA Full Time

EBSCO Information Services (EIS) provides a complete and optimized research solution comprised of e-journals, e-books, and research databases – all combined with the most powerful discovery service to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EIS employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, most now working hybrid or remotely. We are the leader in our field due to our cutting-edge technology, forward-thinking philosophy, and outstanding team. EIS is a company that will motivate you, inspire you, and allow you to grow. Our mission is to transform lives by providing relevant and reliable information when, where, and how people need it. We are looking for bright and creative individuals whose unique differences will allow us to achieve this inclusive mission around the world.

The Content Development Editor reviews and developmentally edits content submitted by internal and external writers for nursing and health professions point-of-care and reference products. The Content Development Editor ensures content meets EBSCO Health’s quality standards. Qualified candidates must have previous experience as an editor; a clinical background is not required.

Primary Responsibilities :
Developmentally edits clinical content for point-of-care nursing and health professions content, requiring critical analysis, problem-solving, and independent judgement

Ensures readability, clarity, flow, and consistency of content

Applies best practices for editing online content

Ensures content adheres to style guides (house and AMA) and templates

Identifies and promotes more efficient methods and workflows for specific editorial efforts

Communicates and collaborates professionally with clinical writers/editors, product managers and UI/UX teams as needed

Provides content writer/editor ongoing education and support related to editorial policies, procedures and style guides

Contributes to the development, implementation, documentation, and updating of editorial policies and procedures (including template structures and writing guidelines) that foster readability and consistency across content areas

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Required Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as English, Health Communications/Journalism Education or health-related field)

4+ years of experience with developmental/substantive editing, preferably involving medical, nursing, or other health care-related content

4+ years of experience requiring excellent writing skills and critical thinking skills

1+ years of experience with MS Office Suite including Word (with use of track changes)

Ability to apply independent thinking and analysis and to complete tasks under tight deadline and minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications :
Master’s degree in a related field (such as English, Health Communications/Communications, Journalism, Education, or health-related field)

Experience editing/writing online content

Experience with medical or nursing content editing or in a publishing environment

Excellent time management, prioritization, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills

High computer literacy skills and aptitude to learn editing/content management software and perform related skills

Target Annual Salary Range: $57,470 – 82,100. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location. EBSCO provides a generous benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a retirement savings plan, paid parental leave, holidays and paid time off (PTO), as well as tuition reimbursement. View more about EBSCO’s benefits here: https://www.ebsco.com/about/benefits

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