SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Senior Copywriter/Editor provides original writing, editing, and proofreading services to support a wide range of departments. This role centralizes copywriting and proofing processes while ensuring brand consistency through clear, effective written communication across consumer, B2B, and health professional audiences. Working collaboratively with the Marketing and Regulatory departments, the Senior Copywriter/Editor ensures that all content aligns with approved language and regulatory standards. The position also provides mentorship and direction to team members responsible for marketing and social media content and supervises a Junior Copywriter/Editor to maintain quality and cohesion across all materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as primary company copywriter and editor to ensure consistent brand messages and quality communication. Types of copy include, but are not limited to consumer product labels, merchandising material, print and digital advertising, product descriptions and catalogs, medical brochures and monographs, blog, e-newsletters, e-blasts, Web sites, presentations and training material, press materials and articles for magazines, and internal communications.
• Partners with the Regulatory Department to ensure that marketing copy adheres to approved claims and complies with applicable regulations.
• Manages proofing process and traffic projects between various departments. Utilizes proofing software (WorkFront or similar platform) to develop timelines for projects and facilitate meeting of deadlines. Assists with development of content for editorial calendar for the Marketing group.
• Reviews all copy for errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling and check for readability, style, and compliance with legal requirements. Revises materials prior to final publication.
• Maintains editorial style guide for key brands; archives text changes and documentation for public relations and marketing material, especially product descriptions and advertisements.
• Contributes to the development and refinement of approved language for marketing use and ensures consistent application across materials. and assists in communicating any language changes to key staff members.
• Provides leadership in addition to collaborative role with team members from marketing, sales, government affairs, pharmacy development, president, human relations, and customer services to facilitate writing and editing projects, meet deadlines, and come to a consensus on language discrepancies.
• Supervises and mentors a junior copywriter/editor, providing direction, feedback, and oversight to ensure adherence to brand standards, accuracy, and deadlines. Reviews and approves their work, offering guidance to support professional development and maintain high editorial quality across all materials.
• Supports the Vice President of Public Relations and related department initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: B.A. in English, Journalism or similar field.
• Experience: 6+ years as copywriter, editor or journalist. Must be familiar with AP Stylebook and AMA Manual of Style.
• Writing Skills: Proven experience and ability to write clear, concise and grammatically correct copy in a variety of different language styles that appeal to various target markets (consumers, health care, retailers etc.)
• Ability to maintain a consistent brand voice and create compelling communication. A diverse portfolio featuring a variety of media and formats is a plus.
• Editing Skills: Proven skills in editing and proofreading and ability to ensure all communications conform to accepted written language rules.
• Project Management: Ability to independently move projects forward including overseeing the proofing process; balance multiple responsibilities; reassess and communicate fast-changing priorities; and consistently meet deadlines. Experience with Adobe Workfront or other project management system is preferred.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or on team projects with minimal supervision, adapt to changes, and take initiative as well as direction to support a diverse team.
• Language Skills: Bilingual or proficiency in Spanish a plus. Ability to collaborate on translated content and ensure brand consistency across languages.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS and ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values.
• Strategic Thinking – Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.