THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION - SENIOR FREELANCE WRITER/EDITOR

Location: Boston, MA | Remote

About the role

Responsible for leading the editing and review process for a variety of written materials, including articles, reports, and marketing collateral, to ensure they meet the highest standards of accuracy, clarity, and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and editing process for written materials, providing guidance and feedback to writers, editors, and other team members.
• Ensure that all materials meet the company’s standards for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Collaborate with writers, editors, and other team members to ensure the overall quality and effectiveness of written materials.
• Mentor and train more junior editor roles and writers, providing guidance and feedback to help them improve their skills.
• Stay up-to-date with industry-specific terminology and style guidelines.
• Review and edit multimedia content, such as videos and audio recordings, as needed.
• Contribute to the development of editing and writing policies and procedures.
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making for the company’s editorial operations.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Writing, or a Related Field of Study required.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience in editing or proofreading, with experience leading a team of editors and writers required.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of editors and writers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style or AP Stylebook.
• Knowledge of editing software such as Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Pay

$38.25 - $55.64/hour

Schedule

• Part-time (Per Diem)
• Day shift
• Scheduled weekly hours: 0 (hours vary)