Senior Editor

About the role

Wildtype, a sister agency of Remedy Edge within Omnicom Health, is the most agile full‑service agency in healthcare. Powered by diverse ideas, knowledge, and people, its creative process removes obstacles between brand and growth. The Senior Editor will drive disruption by challenging conventions, building strong client relationships, and establishing new models and approaches to brand challenges.

Responsibilities

• Edit copy according to Agency and Client style, ensuring inclusion of all required information (e.g., copyright lines, logos, generic names, fair balance, job code numbers, “please see” lines, etc.).
• Proofread manuscripts for grammar, punctuation, spelling, AMA style, and Client style.
• Proofread layouts/mechanicals for agreement with the latest manuscript or approved copy.
• Fact‑check all references cited in manuscripts and layouts for citation accuracy and fidelity to source data.
• Clear significant wording changes with the Copywriter or Copy Supervisor for each job.
• Ensure each job is reviewed at each stage according to Agency Job Flow Procedures.
• Keep Copywriters, Project Coordinators, Art Directors, and Account Services informed of any significant editorial issues.
• Assist the team in tracking Client product style requirements by maintaining a shared style sheet.
• Attend assigned product status and start‑up meetings when requested.

Additional responsibilities

• Set priorities while handling multiple projects.
• Maintain a professional, positive attitude toward all Agency members and Clients.
• Remain calm in high‑pressure situations.
• Develop in‑depth knowledge of assigned product brands.
• Uphold Agency quality standards in servicing the Client.
• Assist other department members as workload allows.
• Maintain accurate time sheets.
• Perform other job‑related tasks as assigned by the Editorial Manager.
• Develop knowledge of the Client’s submission processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• 3–4 years of proofreading experience.
• Superior proofreading skills with an excellent grasp of grammar.
• Positive, helpful attitude and ability to follow instructions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word.

Pay

Salary range: $75,000 – $90,000.

Schedule

Omnicom policy requires employees to work in the office a minimum of three days per week, with the expectation that this requirement may increase over time (many agencies already require five days).