Content Editor, Scientific Publishing

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Elsevier Full time
Job Summary
Senior Assistant Editor (maternity leave cover)
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Assistant Editor to join our team in London. As a Senior Assistant Editor, you will play a key role in editing research articles and other content for a leading medical journal.

About the Role
You will be responsible for providing detailed scientific copyediting of cutting-edge research papers, ensuring studies are accurately reported and accessible to an international audience. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a collaborative team handling high-quality research for 18 of the Lancet titles.

Key Responsibilities
* Editing research articles along with opinion pieces and review content for a broad range of scientific and medical disciplines
* Overseeing the accurate reporting of research according to our guidelines and ensuring all quality control measures are met
* Collaborating with colleagues to improve internal policies and processes
* Mentoring and guiding new Assistant Editors to help develop their skills and knowledge in research publishing

Requirements
* Demonstrate editorial experience at a Science, Technology, or Medical journal
* Have excellent spelling, grammar, and clarity in written English
* Be able to communicate and negotiate constructively with members of the medical profession, the media, and colleagues
* Have good IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word

What We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
* Health screening, eye care vouchers, and private medical benefits
* Wellbeing programs
* Life assurance
* Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
* Save As You Earn share option scheme
* Travel Season ticket loan
* Electric Vehicle Scheme
* Optional Dental Insurance
* Maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
* Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

Salary
£50,000 - £65,000 per annum depending on experience.

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