Content Development Editor for Nursing and Health Professions Products

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 editor ensures content meets EBSCO Clinical Decision's quality standards. Qualified candidates must have previous experience as an editor; a clinical background is not required.

This remote position is US-based only (excluding US territories).

• Developmentally edit clinical content for point-of-care nursing and health professions content, requiring critical analysis, problem-solving, and independent judgement
• Ensure readability, clarity, flow, and consistency of content
• Apply best practices for editing online content
• Ensure content adheres to templates and style guides (house and AMA)
• Identify and promote more efficient methods and workflows for specific editorial efforts
• Communicate and collaborate professionally with clinical writers/editors, product managers, and UI/UX teams as needed
• Provide content writer/editor ongoing education and support related to editorial policies, procedures and style guides
• Contribute 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
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

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

What sets you apart:

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