Copy Editor

Are you passionate about perfecting words, spotting errors, and enhancing scientific content? At EMJ, we are looking for a
Copy Editor
to produce high-quality content for our journals, newsletters, and website. If you love refining details and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this role could be for you.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Editing content to the highest standard by ensuring scientific information is clear, accurate, and engaging.
• Proofreading text, tables, and figures, identifying errors, and ensuring everything follows EMJ's house style.
• Working with the editorial team to meet timelines for upcoming journal issues.
• Supporting colleagues across departments while contributing as an enthusiastic team player.
• Opportunity to contribute to content creation through writing news stories.

What We're Looking For:

• A keen eye for detail and a passion for editing and improving scientific text.
• Excellent written and spoken English, along with strong computer skills (Excel and Word).
• The ability to manage tight deadlines and handle high workloads effectively.
• Knowledge of Adobe InCopy or audio editing would be an advantage but is not essential.
• An enthusiastic team player who takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Receive world-class training and development to help you grow and excel.
• Enjoy perks like our Summer Ball (an overnight stay at an amazing UK location), regular socials, private healthcare, and mental health support.
• Work in a supportive environment that values collaboration and teamwork.
• Be part of a fast-growing company where you can work on impactful and innovative content.

What's in it for you:

• Enjoy Bupa medical cashback after passing probation and Aviva private medical insurance after one year, keeping you covered when it matters most.
• We offer pension contributions to help you build financial security.
• Start with 25 days of holiday, plus an extra day for each year of service (up to 30 days).
• From our legendary Summer Ball to festive Christmas celebrations, we love bringing everyone together.
• Enjoy free breakfast and fresh fruit to keep you energised.
• Get the chance to attend amazing events in the Wembley box.
• Take advantage of a 1.5-hour gym lunch and join company clubs, including running, football, board games, and chess.
• Our buddy program for new starters ensures you feel at home from day one.
• Access confidential support through our medical plans because your well-being matters.

Key Information

• Salary: £30,000
• Hours: 8.30am – 5pm, Mon-Fri
• Working pattern: Hybrid min 3 days in the office (FT in office during probation)
• Reporting to: Managing Editor
• Location: Our buzzing London/Moorgate office

We operate a hybrid working environment. We'd expect to see you in the office
at least
3 days a week. During your probation, though, you'll be in with us all five days—it's the best way to get you up to speed and support your development.

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 20-30 min video call. Following this there will a 2-stage interview process, one focused on competencies and one on the EMJ values.