Associate Editor

Job Description:

• Developing/Formatting enduring PowerPoint decks for video-based educational content
  
• Generating tables and figures in PowerPoint for text-based educational programming
  
• Recreating figures, as needed, in Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop
  
• Sourcing appropriate images in image database to augment activity content
  
• Advising on permission/copyright issues and working with Editorial Assistants to obtain appropriate and timely permissions
  
• Completing other responsibilities, as assigned
  Required

Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years’ related work experience in PowerPoint deck creation and formatting, data figure/table generation for medical/scientific presentation for medical education, pharmaceutical advertising, and/or medical communications company
  
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing
  
• Experience accessing image databases such as Shutterstock, Getty
  
• Experience formatting decks for a broad variety of medical therapeutic areas and familiarity with medical/scientific terminology
  
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to efficiently coordinate and work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a highly deadline-driven environment, while taking into consideration global stakeholders based across multiple time zones
  
• Ability and desire to meet deadlines and deliver results with minimum supervision by creatively using existing resources in a productive and/or innovative way, to quickly deal with unforeseen issues, and suggesting plausible solutions to ensure that timelines are consistently met
  
• Self-motivated, positive attitude and very high energy, with a willingness to accept varied assignments
  
• Exceptional focus on accuracy, attention to detail and consistency of work
  
• Demonstrable critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and high degree of initiative
  
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with members of Editorial Services, Scientific Direction, Program Management, Production and Studio teams
  
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
  Desired (not required)

Skills:

• College degree in visual arts/design, English, journalism, and/or biological sciences
  
• Experience with print permissions and copyright requirements
  
• Experience with continuing medical education materials
  
• Understanding of ACCME guidelines
  
• Knowledge of internet technologies; previous online development experience a plus
  
• Experience with web-based document sharing sites (such as Box)
  
• Experience using web-based project management tools
  
• Familiarity with PubMed and other online searchable sites
  Education/Certifications:
  College degree in visual arts/design, English, journalism, and/or biological sciences
  PowerPoint
  Adobe Suite

  If you are interested feel free to reach Ajay Kumar on #732-243-0011 or email your resume on ajayk(at)mindlance.com