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Saturday, July 23, 2016

Editorial Position for Recent Graduates

We've just been notified about two new editorial positions with Pharmacy Times (see the descriptions below).  If you are interested, please contact Prof. Jody Ross (jody.ross@villanova.edu).

Pharmacy Times is seeking an Assistant Editor who can thrive in a highly entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment dedicated to providing pharmacists with the information and resources they need to optimize patient outcomes.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
--Pitching, writing, and posting timely and relevant news for print and online outlets
--Covering industry conferences and events (Must commit to 15%-20% travel per year)
--Researching and assigning content to freelancers and expertise contributors
--Assembling and formatting daily e-newsletters
--Copyediting online content from staff, freelancers, and expert contributors
--Engaging with the readership through social media outlets

QUALIFICATIONS:
--Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university and at least 1 year of editorial experience, preferably in medical/scientific publishing
 --Experience with video interviewing, filming, editing, and formatting
--Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and assignments with tight deadlines
--Strong written and verbal communication skills
--Experience with online content management systems and strong computer skills
--Knowledge of AMA style is a plus