Job Description

We're Looking for a Copy Editor

to Join Our Creative Team.

Are you passionate about perfecting words, spotting errors, and enhancing scientific content? At EMJ, we are looking for a

Copy Editor

to produce high-quality content for our journals, newsletters, and website. If you love refining details and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this role could be for you.

What's in it for you:

Enjoy

Bupa medical cashback

after passing probation and

Aviva private medical insurance

after one year, keeping you covered when it matters most. We offer

pension contributions

to help you build financial security.

Start with

25 days of holiday

, plus an extra day for each year of service (up to 30 days).

From our

legendary Summer Ball

to festive Christmas celebrations, we love bringing everyone together.

Enjoy

free breakfast and fresh fruit

to keep you energised.

Get the chance to attend

amazing events in the Wembley box.

Take advantage of a

1.5-hour gym lunch

and join company clubs, including

running, football, board games, and chess

.

Our

buddy program for new starters

ensures you feel at home from day one.

Access

confidential support

through our medical plans because your well-being matters.

What you'll do:

Ensur

e Clarity & Accuracy:

Edit scientific content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and engagement, contributing meaningfully to our publications.

Maintain Style & Quality:

Proofread text, tables, and figures meticulously to identify errors and ensuring adherence to EMJ's house style.

Collaborate on Journal Timelines:

Work closely with the editorial team to meet deadlines for upcoming journal issues, supporting efficient workflow.

Contribute to Multimedia Projects:

Participate in the production of podcasts and webinars, contributing creative ideas to expand EMJ's reach.

Support Team Success:

Proactively support colleagues across departments to foster a collaborative and efficient team environment.

Shape Content Through Writing:

Opportunity to contribute to content creation by writing engaging news stories.

Who you are:

Passionate about purpose:

You're genuinely motivated by the opportunity to make a positive impact in healthcare

Meticulous Editor & Proofreader:

You possess a keen eye for detail and a passion for editing and improving scientific text to the highest standard, ensuring accuracy and clarity.

Exceptional Communicator:

You have excellent written and spoken English skills, with strong computer proficiency in Excel and Word.

Deadline-Oriented & Organised:

You can manage tight deadlines and handle high workloads effectively, consistently delivering high-quality work.

Collaborative Team Player:

You are an enthusiastic team player, eager to support colleagues across departments and contribute to a positive working environment.

Technically Adept (Plus):

Knowledge of Adobe InCopy or audio editing would be valuable.

Key Information

Salary:

26,000

Hours:

8.30am - 5pm, Mon-Fri

Working pattern:

Hybrid min 3 days in the office (FT in office during probation)

Reporting to:

Managing Editor

Location:

Our buzzing

London/Moorgate office

We offer a hybrid work environment, balancing office and remote work. To support your training and development during your initial three-month probation, this period will be fully office-based, five days a week. Following this, we anticipate a regular office presence of at least three days a week to maintain collaboration and team connection.

About EMJ

EMJ's purpose is to elevate the quality of healthcare globally, by supporting all healthcare professionals with free and easy access to medical journals and lifelong learning opportunities. We do this to create Gold Medal Winners, enabling healthcare professionals to become the best versions of themselves. Similarly we equip our employees with all the skills, tools and knowledge they need to be in the top 10% of what they do and create Gold Medal Winners in the company.

At EMJ, we believe in...

Taking care of your own: We all need to be

proactive

and responsible for our own actions. This will lead to an

inspiring

place to work that we are all

proud

of. Going the extra mile: Always give your best performance, this will create a team that is

different

to anything else, full of

hard working, gold medal winners.

Entire buy in: Everyone has

loyalty

to our vision, values, culture, and the long-term goals of EMJ. We are committed to doing so in a

positive

and

passionate

way.


Find out more about us and careers at EMJ.

Application process:

Your CV will be reviewed by the Recruitment team. If successful, we will be in touch to arrange a 20-30 min video call. Following this there will a 2-stage interview process, one focused on competencies and one on the EMJ values.