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Noushin Hamid

New York

Summary

Experienced Editor with AMA training and a demonstrated history of working in the internet industry and Pharma Promo. Skilled in maintaining FDA mandates, adhering to client-centric guidelines, as well as AMA style. Excellent line editing, copy-editing, and proofreading skills. Has strong initiative instincts and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy and efficiency. A productive team player who can seamlessly adapt to new ideas and environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Editor

Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness
07.2023 - Current


  • Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
  • Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
  • Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
  • Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
  • Generated and maintained style guides to encourage consistent quality of content.

Editor

Area 23
04.2022 - 03.2023
  • Copyedited, proofread, and fact checked on assigned accounts as well as other accounts as needed
  • Used technologic tools to replace manual proofreading as appropriate
  • Generated and promptly updated style guides for assigned accounts
  • Mastered specifics of assigned accounts and product categories, as well as accommodated multiple assignments effectively
  • Helped to enforce OPDP/regulatory guidelines
  • Exercised good evaluative and decision-making skills with appropriate follow-up
  • Established and communicated workload priorities to managers and second-shift staff

Associate Editor

Area 23
02.2020 - 04.2022
  • Assisted Editors with proofreading tasks: -Full reads at key stages (eg, mechanical, first dev round, printer's proofs)
  • Correction checks/slugs for most intervening rounds -Use of technologic tools to replace the above manual reviews, as appropriate
  • Performed cold reads at discretion of Editorial Manager
  • Functioned as Editor on assigned brands when baseline training was completed
  • Composed EOD report for day/night staff
  • Worked with immediate supervisor and Editorial Director to become fully conversant with agency process and best practices.

Editorial Assistant

Medscape
04.2018 - 02.2020
  • Worked directly with Editors
  • Obtained licensing permissions for materials used in decks and various projects
  • Kept record of licenses and invoices
  • Recorded meta data in department library

Associate Editor

WebMD
09.2015 - 01.2018
  • Fact checked, edited, and proofread promotional materials following AMA style
  • Worked closely with web, email production, and creative departments for consistency
  • Maintained compliance with FDA mandates for pharma promotions
  • Provided regular project updates to account and resource managers
  • Ensured version control compliance for regulatory team
  • Promoted within six months from an Administrative Assistant role

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A) - CREATIVE WRITING AND ENGLISH LITERATURE

Macaulay Honors College at The City University of New York

Timeline

Freelance Editor

Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness
07.2023 - Current

Editor

Area 23
04.2022 - 03.2023

Associate Editor

Area 23
02.2020 - 04.2022

Editorial Assistant

Medscape
04.2018 - 02.2020

Associate Editor

WebMD
09.2015 - 01.2018

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A) - CREATIVE WRITING AND ENGLISH LITERATURE

Macaulay Honors College at The City University of New York

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