Editor

Sparks Group · Bethesda, Maryland

FULL TIME

Job Description

Editor Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced

Editor

to support a company in

Bethesda, MD

. This full-time opportunity offers top-of-market compensation, guaranteed 3% annual raises, and additional performance and Christmas bonuses. The selected candidate will oversee the editorial process for public-facing materials, ensuring accuracy, consistency, clarity, and adherence to established editorial standards while communicating complex medical and scientific information to diverse audiences.

Please note: This position is expected to begin in December. Candidates must be willing to sign a Letter of Intent (LOI) in advance to confirm their commitment to the opportunity. A Tier II Non-Critical Sensitive background check will be required.

Editor Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end editorial lifecycle for public-facing materials, from initial content development and review through final approval and publication.

Develop, maintain, and oversee a comprehensive editorial calendar to coordinate assignments, deadlines, reviews, and publication schedules.

Edit and copyedit written materials for grammar, punctuation, clarity, consistency, accuracy, tone, and adherence to AP Style.

Conduct rigorous fact-checking and source verification, collaborating with subject matter experts to validate technical, medical, and scientific information.

Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of an organizational style guide to ensure consistent messaging and editorial standards.

Coordinate editorial reviews and approval workflows with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and other contributors.

Identify and resolve content discrepancies, inconsistencies, and potential inaccuracies before publication.

Ensure all published materials meet established quality standards and organizational communication objectives.

Apply HIPAA requirements and Protected Health Information (PHI) safeguarding principles throughout the editorial review and publication process.

Maintain meticulous attention to detail while managing multiple assignments and competing deadlines.

Editor Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field.

Minimum of five years of professional experience in editing, copyediting, or technical writing.

Exceptional command of English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and AP Style.

Demonstrated experience editing and reviewing public-facing content for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and quality.

Strong fact-checking and source-verification skills, including the ability to collaborate with subject matter experts.

Experience managing editorial calendars, content review processes, and publication workflows.

Ability to develop, implement, and enforce editorial guidelines and organizational style standards.

Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, polished content.

Excellent written communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Understanding of HIPAA requirements and the appropriate handling and safeguarding of PHI.

Ability to successfully complete a Tier II Non-Critical Sensitive background check.

Willingness to sign a Letter of Intent (LOI) before the anticipated December start date.

Company	Sparks Group
Location	Bethesda, Maryland
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Authors, journalists and linguists

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Editor

Job Description

Maintain meticulous attention to detail while managing multiple assignments and competing deadlines.Editor Qualifications

Excellent written communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Maintain meticulous attention to detail while managing multiple assignments and competing deadlines.

Editor Qualifications