Job DescriptionPosition :Junior Editor Location: London (Hybrid)Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product andexperiencedesign; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise,we help our clients operate at the speed of life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology and intelligence. Visit us at: www.accenture.com/song
The Junior Editor is a key role within our healthcare agency. This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their editorial career who is eager to learn, develop their skills, and contribute to high-quality healthcare communications.
As a Junior Editor, you’ll support a range of projects by applying your keen eye for detail and emerging copyediting skills.
You will work closely with the medical writers, client services team and our creative studio, learning how integrated communication solutions come together across disciplines. You’ll be open to feedback, keen to grow, and ready to contribute to a team that values precision, creativity, and collaboration.
We’re committed to supporting your development. You’ll be mentored by experienced editors and surrounded by colleagues who are generous with their knowledge and passionate about what they do. We’re looking for a team player who is curious, adaptable, and ready to take the next step in their editorial journey.
Editorial skills - Proofread and copyedit written content for grammar, punctuation, spelling, style and consistency
- Fact-check information for scientific integrity
- Manage and upload references and outputs through client approval software
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of style guides
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Support the delivery of high scientific stands and clinical accuracy across a range of materials
- Participate in developing tailored solutions to meet client needs and improved clarity of project outcomes
- Prior experience in editing and/or writing is a plus, but not required-enthusiasm, attention to detail, a love of the English language and a willingness to learn are essential.
Editorial responsibilities - Manage timings and implementation of account deliverables with confidence and accuracy
- Maintain a strong focus on attention to detail
- Begin to understand end user needs (patient, KOL, HCP, client)
- Bring a proactive, creative mindset and a positive outlook to challenges, even under tight deadlines
- Show eagerness to learn about the information landscape and develop new editorial skills as relevant to the role and business
Team responsibilities - Support the implementation of editorial processes and SOPs to uphold high standards and clinical accuracy across projects.
- Help ensure written content aligns with company SOPs, client SOPs, and relevant compliance codes, with oversight from senior team members.
- Contribute ideas and feedback to improve editorial workflows and team efficiency
Qualification- You’ll have a foundational understanding of clinical medicine and ideally some editorial experience in medical communications or a related field.
- You’ll be organised, proactive, and enthusiastic about producing polished, accurate work that meets our clients’ expectations.
- Your written and verbal communications skills will be of a high standard. You will be good at ensuring projects are of a high-quality from an editorial stand point.
What’s in it for youAt Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.Please note that with all of our roles, you should expect some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities.As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.
About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at www.accenture.com
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Application Deadline: Ongoing Accenture reserves the right to close the role, if a suitable candidate is found.
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