Copy Editor

6 months ago


London, United Kingdom EMJ Full time

EMJ is looking for an enthusiastic Copy Editor to help produce high value content for our journals, newsletters and website by copy editing content. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is looking to further their publishing career within a unique and growing organisation.

**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.
- Regular socials and Summer Ball (overnight stay at a fabulous location in the UK, company rewards and recognition), healthcare, mental health support, paid volunteering day, and dedicated buddy program.
- See our full list of benefits here.

**Expectations**
- Edit and proof text, tables, and figures, spotting errors or inconsistencies, and verifying accuracy of information
- Ensure that published content adheres to the EMJ house style
- Work with the rest of the editorial team on the timelines for upcoming issues
- Write promotional content and create newsletters
- Take part in the production of our podcasts and webinars Support other departments and external contacts through being an enthusiastic team player

**Experience Required**
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Strong computer skills - MS (Excel and Word)
- Ability to learn quickly and manage/prioritise a high-volume workload linked to tight deadlines
- Passion for editing and improving scientific text
- A high level of attention to detail, taking pride in the precision and accuracy of own work
- Bachelor’s degree
- Enthusiastic and dedicated team player
- Knowledge of Adobe InCopy/suite, and audio editing skills are preferable but not essential
- Experience in copy editing or experience working in a digital publishing setting (desirable but not essential)

**Key Information**
- **Salary**: £25,000
- **R**eports to**: Evgenia Koutsouki (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

**About EMJ**

EMJ's purpose is to elevate the quality of healthcare globally, by supporting all healthcare professionals with free and easy access to medical journals and lifelong learning opportunities. We do this to create Gold Medal Winners, enabling healthcare professionals to become the best versions of themselves. Similarly we equip our employees with all the skills, tools and knowledge they need to be in the top 10% of what they do and create Gold Medal Winners in the company.

**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.

Find out more about us and careers at EMJ.

**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.


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