What are the responsibilities and job description for the Copy Editor position at smartdept. inc.?
smartdept. is searching for a Copy Editor for a marketing services client. The ideal candidate will come with 2 years of experience. This is a fully remote, ongoing as-needed contract opportunity.
This client needs a reliable copy editor they can hand content to and trust it comes back clean, accurate, and consistent. Healthcare, medical device, or regulated product experience is a must.
What You'll Do:
- Review and edit marketing content for grammar, clarity, accuracy, and brand consistency
- Ensure copy is polished and client-ready across formats including web, collateral, and campaign materials
- Flag inconsistencies in tone, terminology, and style
- Turn around assignments quickly with minimal back-and-forth
What You'll Need:
Education/Experience:
- 2 years of copy editing experience required
- Healthcare, medical device, or regulated product industry experience required
- Experience editing for medical or clinical audiences (patients, providers, or HCPs) required
Skills:
- Strong command of grammar, AP or Chicago style, and plain-language writing standards
- Ability to edit technical or clinical content without losing accuracy
- Detail-oriented, fast, and easy to work with on quick-turnaround projects
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with medical device or diagnostic product marketing
- Familiarity with oncology, surgical, or interventional radiology content
- Background editing both B2B and patient-facing healthcare materials