Associate Editor

EBSCO Industries, Inc.   Birmingham, AL   Full-time
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EBSCO Information Services (EIS) provides a complete and optimized research solution comprised of e-journals, e-books, and research databases - all combined with the most powerful discovery service to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EIS employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, most now working hybrid or remotely. We are the leader in our field due to our cutting-edge technology, forward-thinking philosophy, and outstanding team. EIS is a company that will motivate you, inspire you, and allow you to grow. Our mission is to transform lives by providing relevant and reliable information when, where, and how people need it. We are looking for bright and creative individuals whose unique differences will allow us to achieve this inclusive mission around the world.

 

DynaMed is a leading online evidence-based point-of-care medical reference. It is a rapidly growing, comprehensive clinical decision resource that provides the most current and useful synthesized evidence with the quickest time-to-answer. We are seeking an associate editor to join our team.

 

Associate Editor Job Description:  

The Associate Editor (AE) is responsible for facilitating the publishing workflow and maintaining publication standards for assigned medical specialty content areas. The AE serves as the publishing point person for specific specialty content areas and editorial teams. The role includes communicating with contractors; preparing, sending, and processing various materials to advance content through the publication pipeline; and tracking workflow efforts. In addition to these responsibilities, the AE will contribute publishing expertise and editorial support across the DynaMed Editorial Team through both collaborative and independent projects.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform editing tasks that require varying degrees of critical analysis, problem-solving skills, and independent judgment, both independently and through collaboration with other members of the DynaMed Editorial Team 
  • Track the publication workflow for assigned specialty content areas
  • Collaborate with editorial leaders to apply publishing standards to content
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of editorial policies and workflows that foster consistency across the database (including tag and template structure, editorial and scientific conventions, and writing style)
  • Perform advanced editorial functions within medical topics written in XML format using established editorial policies
  • Other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • ≥ 1 year of experience using the Microsoft Office, including mastery of Excel, Outlook, and Word
  • Willingness and ability to learn complex editorial software to edit XML files
  • Skilled in research and proofing
  • Attention to detail
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Ability to apply independent thinking and analysis to complete identified assignments efficiently
  • High computer literacy
  • Ability to work in team environment and report on completed assignments

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of editorial workflow concepts, such as tagging, linking, tracking changes, and maintaining version control
  • Strong writing skills
  • Flexibility to manage and prioritize multiple variable, project-based assignments
  • Experience using Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
  • Experience with or interest in learning medical content and terminology
  • Experience using XML and/or HTML
  • Experience using Oxygen (XML editor)

 

Target Annual Salary Range: $62,295 - $88,990. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location. EBSCO provides a generous benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a retirement savings plan, paid parental leave, holidays and paid time off (PTO), as well as tuition reimbursement. View more about EBSCO’s benefits here: https://www.ebsco.com/about/benefits

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.

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EBSCO Industries, Inc.

Birmingham, AL