Associate Editor, Senior Copy Editor, Copy Editor, Editorial Assistant
Ross Communications, Associates, Inc.
Melville, NY
- Wrote articles for quarterly newsletter, Gastrointestinal Oncology Review & Outlook (circulation ~16,000)
- Edited submitted articles for clarity, grammar, punctuation, and readability for publication in company journal, Gastrointestinal Cancer Research (circulation ~12,000)
- Generated content, styled, and updated time sensitive information for the company website
- Working closely with staff, I gathered and created content, ensuring accuracy and company tone, and provided final approval on all media print pieces including meeting programs, mailers, posters, slides, and abstract books
- Meticulously reviewed, verified for factual accuracy, and formatted powerpoint slides from meeting presentations, liaising between authors and technical staff to produce interactive CME-accredited CD-ROMs based on the International Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology's annual meeting
- Reviewed copy for grammar, punctuation, consistency, and style for publication in medical journals
- Collaborated with authors to procure original material, shared edits for their review, included author updates to copy for the editorial teams (safeguarding their original voice and intent), and sustained timelines for publication
- Dated, tracked, and shared copy between authors and editorial staff to maintain records and preserve print deadlines
- Proofread layouts to ensure accuracy, examined word breaks, and inspected pagination and headings
- Contacted appropriate authorities to obtain permissions and copyrights
- Closely followed company standards and style when formatting author slides for aesthetic nuance at annual meetings