Editorial Assistant

**Description**

**Meticulous doesn't begin to describe your dedication to accuracy.**

You are diligent and punctilious, with an absolute understanding of the tone and structure of writing. You can turn a sprawling explanation into one clear and concise message without affecting the underlying meaning. You are laser-focused on grammar and phrasing, and more reliable than spell check. Do you feel like this paragraph could be improved? This **Editorial Assistant** role with **Cadent** **may be just place for you.
- Reviews documents for content, grammar, and spelling as well as for AMA style, client style, and consistency within the piece and among related pieces within a campaign
- Proofreads layouts; ensures the quality of format and visual quality of pieces
- Completes data entry
- Researches information on websites and compiles reports
- Files electronic documents, correspondence, reports, and other materials. Maintains files in an orderly manner
- Assists with maintaining Editorial calendar
- Establishes solid working relationships with all internal teams
- Accurately tracks time spent on each job and enters in time-tracking system on a daily basis

Required:

- Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or related field, OR
- High school diploma or equivalent with 1-3 years of copy editing, proofreading, data entry, or executive assistant/administrative assistant experience
- Preferred:_
- 1-3 years of copy editing, proofreading, data entry, or executive assistant/administrative assistant experience

**Skills**
- Required:_
- Proficient in basic English grammar and spelling rules
- Knowledge of all proofing and editing symbols
- Quick and accurate typing skills
- High level of computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite (ie, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
- Experience with Adobe programs is a plus
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and prioritize tasks
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with internal team members
- Preferred:_
- 5-7 years’ experience in Medical Communications or related field
- Master’s degree in a related field and/or related certification

Cadent is a US Medical Communications company with employees located across the US. The home office is in New York City. Cadent specializes in high science, high touch peer to peer medical communications. The company excels in translating complex science into compelling messages that deliver value and action. Cadent builds relationships and collaboration between the biopharmaceutical industry and healthcare professionals.

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