Managing Editor - Life Sciences

This is a 3 to 6 month contract position in the northern east bay. Life Science experience is required. Please contact me if you are qualified and interested: ashroyer@kforce.com.



PRIMARY FUNCTION

Act as editor/managing editor in a Life Science company’s MarCom department for both print and on-line projects.. This position has responsibility for the supervision and direction of the activities of support staff. It coordinates publication efforts through the editing, writing and producing of magazines, catalogs, advertisement and related materials.

The Managing Editor is a highly organized, motivated problem-solver capable of working with minimal supervision. They should be detail-oriented, enjoy multi-tasking, and thrive in a creative, dynamic, and fast-paced environment. They will need to exercise mature judgment, discretion, and a customer service orientation as they interact with internal clients and MarCom department members.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

• Coordinate and oversee the production of printed and online magazines (two or three issues per year and monthly updates), the product catalog and product catalog supplement
• Act as an editor and/or copy editor for electronic and printed branding and advertisement projects
• Work with internal Clients to collect content, review and approve proofs within strict production schedules. Command thorough understanding of all inter-departmental processes, systems, and applications to facilitate work flow. Organize and hold meetings as needed
• Work with various internal and external resources, including: writers, editors, designers, project managers and other key personnel of the MarCom department

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and at least six years relevant publishing experience
• Broad scientific interests and understanding of life science technologies a must
• Experience as a technical editor in the area of life sciences a plus
• Must be proficient in Chicago- and scientific-style documentation
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Demonstrable ability to manage multiple complex and diverse clients
• Experience in both print and digital projects, and strong knowledge
• of their components
• Strong service orientation
• Excellent time management skills
• Must have strong ability to work in an effective and timely manner under deadline pressure while simultaneously managing multiple assignments