Publications Editor

Company	Boston Children's HospitalSee more
Address	Boston, MA
Form of work	Full-time
Category	Sales/marketing

Job description

At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

The Publications Editor will work independently under the direction of the Associate Chief for Academic Affairs and Department Director to support the professional development and research activities of over 120 Cardiology faculty members.
This Publications Editor will:

Support the writing needs of Cardiology faculty throughout the department, as needed.
Translate scientific terminology and concepts for clinical, scientific, and lay audiences.
Review and edit manuscripts, chapters, grant submissions, and presentation slides.
Review Curriculum vitae for faculty members and produce written narratives
Oversee proofreading procedures and edit copy when necessary
Format references and book outlines.
Format the final manuscript and figures according to specific journal requirements.
Potential for expanded copy editing duties over time.

To qualify, you must have:

BA degree plus a minimum of three years of related experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and use sound judgment to solve problems.
Must be detail and deadline-oriented, dependable, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities.
Basic understanding of medical terminology is strongly preferred.
Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint).

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Boston Children’s Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).

Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.