Editor

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring an Editor for a hybrid role in Irvine, CA, with the option to work 100% remotely. This is a 15-month contract opportunity with the possibility of extension.

Join our client’s team as a dynamic and detail-oriented Editor, where your expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping high-quality content across various pharmaceutical brands. Your keen eye for detail and commitment to excellence will ensure that all editorial materials meet the highest standards. Onward Search provides benefits for a 40-hour workweek and weekly paychecks (W2) for the duration of the contract.

There is no application deadline for this role.

Editor Responsibilities:

• Edit and proofread content for multiple brands, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Conduct thorough fact-checking using provided references, ensuring the use of credible sources.
• Collaborate closely with the Editorial Director and team members to uphold quality and achieve objectives.
• Efficiently manage and prioritize tasks, meetings, and projects to meet deadlines with precision.
• Gain a deep understanding of assigned brands and product categories to ensure content alignment.
• Uphold client and brand guidelines, demonstrating a commitment to quality and consistency.
• Provide constructive feedback and innovative ideas to enhance processes and reduce errors.
• Mentor junior team members and freelancers, fostering a culture of editorial integrity.
• Actively support colleagues to ensure smooth workflow within the department.
• Develop and maintain brand style guides and bibliographies promptly.
• Apply AMA style and adapt to various editorial styles as required by different brands.

Editor Qualifications:

• A college degree in any field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical advertising agency is strongly preferred; equivalent experience (3+ years) in a medical education company will also be considered.
• Proven experience (3+ years) conducting a full range of editorial reviews, including cold reads, compares, full reads, disaster checks, and check changes, with the judgment to determine what each round requires.
• Strong understanding of the ad agency editorial process, with the ability to manage assigned work independently.
• Must be able to assess tasks upon receipt, define requirements, and determine the most effective approach—rather than relying solely on step-by-step instructions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with brand teams and editorial colleagues.
• Experience working with oncology brands or neurotoxins is a strong plus, though not required.
• Proven ability to work independently with a proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Adaptability to changing deadlines, with the ability to offer creative solutions.
• Proficiency in current AMA style and FDA guidelines for pharmaceutical products and devices.
• Strong skills in MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Word), Adobe Acrobat, and/or ProofHQ.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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