Associate Editor

Position Summary

J. J. Keller's Editorial team is hiring an Associate Editor. As an Associate Editor, you’ll research, write, and edit materials that make a real impact. You’ll develop new content, update existing resources, and serve as a trusted subject matter expert for internal teams and external partners.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a deadline-driven environment, loves digging into details, and wants to grow their expertise in a collaborative, innovative setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Researches, writes, reviews and/or edits material for guides/manuals, handbooks, newsletters and on-line services.
• Provides regulatory knowledge, product knowledge and training support to external customers via phone and e-mail.
• Suggests new products/services and revisions of existing products/services.
• Actively seeks to stay current with trends and specific developments in assigned subject areas in order to facilitate the above responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, two years of additional related experience may be considered.

Experience:

• 1+ years of experience as a researcher, writer or editor in a deadline-oriented publishing or research environment.
• Experience developing written materials.

Computer Skills:

• Must be proficient in the use of a PC and MS Office Suite.
• Experience with Adobe InCopy and Content Management Systems preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Editing, writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to research, analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into layman terms.
• Ability to plan projects and meet deadlines, working both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge/experience with regulatory topics a plus.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time.

Occasional travel (5-25%) to offsite offices, customer sites and/or industry and training events required, depending on level and assignment.