To make sure that the article/document is free of any grammatical errors is written according to the
format and guidelines and free of any factual errors.
Responsibilities
correcting spelling mistakes and grammatical errors
working with co-ordination and designer team to get the corrections done properly
cross-checking the references and the valid sources of the given medical document article
or journals
resolving queries directly with the medical content team or co-ordination team and with
designer team related to design style and text inconsistencies
ensuring that illustrations are correctly captioned and referred to in the text
producing or working on a style checklist to ensure consistency in hyphenation
capitalization formatting of references etc.
maintaining awareness of new words or phrases coming into popular usage with a view to
ensuring they’re appropriate for the readership
overseeing the work of indexers typesetters and designers
Required Skills:
thorough knowledge of the English language
a methodical working style
concentration accuracy and great attention to detail
the ability to multitask
tact and diplomacy for negotiating changes with writers and co-ordinators
the ability to work to tight deadlines
self-motivation
Work experience
Preferable 1-2 years’ experience in media house or medical publishing company
Qualification
B.A or M.A. (Master of Arts) English
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism
