Editorial Specialist American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - ACOG in Washi

Editorial Specialist

Location:

Washington, DC | Hybrid (commuting to ACOG office)

The Editorial Specialist is responsible for meticulously editing and proofreading content for all ACOG publications, including consumer books, patient education materials, peer‑reviewed journals, continuing medical education, coding resources, marketing and communications, and other internal‑ and external‑facing ACOG documents and presentations. This role involves interacting with authors, editors, volunteers, and staff on the Publishing and Product Development team and across ACOG departments to ensure thorough content review.

The Editorial Specialist must have strong editing skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail.

None—serves as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

• Support the publication, production, and post‑publication processes for all ACOG publications, including consumer books, patient education materials, peer‑reviewed journals, continuing medical education, and other internal‑ and external‑facing ACOG documents and presentations.
  • Interact with writers, authors, editors, and reviewers of manuscripts to resolve queries, clarify style points, and obtain additional information as needed.
    • Review revised manuscripts and page proofs.
      • Ensure requested revisions are made and the manuscript is consistent with editorial policy and style.
      • Ensure necessary permissions have been obtained for the use of material.
      • Check manuscripts for consistency between the abstract and text and correct any egregious errors; review figures and tables redesigned by staff.
  • Support the Marketing and Communications team in the dissemination of post‑publication content to amplify reach and accessibility.
  • Support patient education digital publishing:
    • Prepare website content for publishing.
    • Review content in staging.
  • Complete other web‑related tasks as assigned.
  • Support editorial staff and handle special projects as needed; provide backup to Managing Editor and Senior Director, Publishing and Product Development.
  • Administer all publications department’s group inboxes daily and handle all inquiries and requests promptly.
  • Support the Senior Editor in managing the ACOG Style Guide.
  • Use project management tools to track and adhere to project deadlines.

• Attention to detail
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of medical publishing standards
• Strong communication skills

• At least 2 years of experience proofreading and copyediting medical, scientific, or technical publications.
• Familiarity with resources for medical nomenclature, terminology, and style.
• Experience in project management.
• Ability to work independently and interactively with authors, editors, and staff.
• Bachelor’s degree; preferred fields:
  English, communications, or natural sciences.

$52,000 - $62,000 USD

• Paid Parental Leave – Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace
• Flexible work schedule
• Commuting Allowance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Community Volunteering Opportunities
• Generous 401(k) Company Contributions
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Learning Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
• Company‑Sponsored Team Outings

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