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EMJ is seeking an enthusiastic Editorial Assistant to create and commission content for our journals. This role offers a unique opportunity for those starting or advancing an editorial career within a dynamic organisation. The ideal candidate will have a background in life sciences and a passion for content editing. This is a role with a diverse set of duties, including journal management, content commissioning and peer review.
What We Offer
- Training and development opportunities within the team, helping you become the best version of yourself.
- We offer a trusting and supportive environment, where we can speak openly and work closer together.
- Develop your career in Editorial in a fast growth organisation.
Expectations
- Manage journal pipelines by ensuring timely processing and publication of content, in-line with the publishing schedule
- Use research skills and medical knowledge to assist in commissioning journal content
- Write journal & newsletter content, including congress reports, interview questions, and news stories
- Oversee the peer review process to help determine the suitability of articles for publication
- Maintain and develop relationships with Editorial Board members and other contributors
- Attend congresses (physical or virtual) across different clinical areas to ensure appropriate reporting around congress key highlights
- Commission and organise webinars and podcasts by working alongside experts in the field, acting as guest liaison
- Produce different formats of content by script writing and audio-visual editing
- Work closely with our Design and Marketing departments to ensure a smooth publication process
Experience Required
- Biomedical Science or Life Science degree
- Excellent writing and English language skills
- Strong IT Skills – MS (Excel and Word)
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic and dedicated team player
- Ability to learn quickly and manage/prioritise a high-volume workload linked to tight deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to take instruction
- Adheres to company quality standards
- Passionate about medical publishing
- Driven and ambitious individual who has a ‘Gold Medal Winner’ mindset
Key Information
- Salary: £30,000
- Reports to: Managing Editor
- Hours: 8.30am – 5pm, Mon-Fri
- Working pattern: Up to 2 days flexibility to work from home (FT in office during probation)
- Location: This role is based onsite in our London/Moorgate office
At EMJ, we believe in…
- Taking care of your own: We all need to be proactive and responsible for our own actions. This will lead to an inspiring place to work that we are all proud of.
- Going the extra mile: Always give your best performance, this will create a team that is different to anything else, full of hard working, gold medal winners.
- Entire buy in: Everyone has loyalty to our vision, values, culture, and the long-term goals of EMJ. We are committed to doing so in a positive and passionate way.
Application process
Your CV will be reviewed by the Recruitment team. If successful, we will be in touch to arrange a telephone call. Following this there will be a 2-stage interview process, one focused on competencies and one on the EMJ values.
