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Omnicom Health

Associate Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$45K - $54K/yr

Materials will include both print and digital jobs, such as core visual aids/details and journal ... Work with other editors to maintain a comprehensive style guide for each assigned brand * Assist ...

Omnicom Health

Associate Editor

New York, NY · On-site +1

$45K - $54K/yr

Materials will include both print and digital jobs, such as core visual aids/details and journal ... Work with other editors to maintain a comprehensive style guide for each assigned brand * Assist ...

Tamus

Research Assistant

College Station, TX · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

Job Title Research Assistant Agency Texas A&M University Department Vet Med Pathobiology Proposed ... The research aims to investigate how veterinary journal editors perceive and evaluate different ...

Synchrony Group

Medical Editor

West Chester, PA

... as appropriate * Assist colleagues with editorial problem-solving, troubleshooting, and ... manuals, journal guidelines, literature search) and maintain accurate records of sources

Synchrony Group

Medical Editor

West Chester, PA · On-site +1

... as appropriate * Assist colleagues with editorial problem-solving, troubleshooting, and ... manuals, journal guidelines, literature search) and maintain accurate records of sources

Synchrony Group

Medical Editor

West Chester, PA

... as appropriate * Assist colleagues with editorial problem-solving, troubleshooting, and ... manuals, journal guidelines, literature search) and maintain accurate records of sources

Boston College

Editorial Assistant

Chestnut Hill, MA · On-site

The Editorial Assistant provides support both to the Monan Professor and to the Department of ... journals, and department, school, and/or University-published materials. Substantive editing duties ...

Boston College

Editorial Assistant

Chestnut Hill, MA

The Editorial Assistant provides support both to the Monan Professor and to the Department of ... journals, and department, school, and/or University-published materials. Substantive editing duties ...

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How much do assistant journal editor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant journal editor in the United States is $51,214.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $59,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant Journal Editor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Journal Editor, you need strong attention to detail, excellent written communication, and a solid background in the relevant academic field, often accompanied by a degree in that field. Familiarity with manuscript management systems (like ScholarOne or Editorial Manager), citation tools, and publishing ethics guidelines is typically required. Outstanding organizational skills, time management, and the ability to collaborate with authors, reviewers, and editorial teams make someone excel in this position. These skills ensure efficient manuscript processing, uphold publication standards, and maintain the reputation and integrity of the journal.

What does an Assistant Journal Editor do?

An Assistant Journal Editor supports the editorial process of academic or professional journals. Their duties typically include coordinating manuscript submissions, assisting with peer review, communicating with authors and reviewers, and helping ensure that publications meet the journal's standards. They may also be involved in editing, proofreading, and preparing articles for publication. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with academic publishing.

What is the difference between Assistant Journal Editor vs Associate Journal Editor?

AspectAssistant Journal EditorAssociate Journal Editor
ResponsibilitiesSupports editorial tasks, reviews submissions, assists in decision-makingManages peer review process, makes editorial decisions, oversees manuscript flow
Experience & CredentialsTypically entry to mid-level, relevant academic or editorial experienceMore experienced, often with advanced degrees and prior editorial roles
Work EnvironmentPart of editorial team, collaborative, often in academic publishingLeads sections or topics, higher responsibility within the journal

While both roles support the editorial process, the Assistant Journal Editor primarily assists and supports, whereas the Associate Journal Editor takes on more responsibility in managing reviews and making decisions. The Associate role usually requires more experience and leadership within the journal's editorial team.

What are some common challenges faced by Assistant Journal Editors, and how can they be addressed?

Assistant Journal Editors often encounter challenges such as managing tight publication deadlines, coordinating with multiple authors and reviewers, and ensuring the accuracy of manuscripts. Balancing these responsibilities requires strong organizational skills and effective communication. Building a good rapport with contributors and staying adaptable helps streamline the review process and maintain publication standards. Utilizing editorial management software and regularly seeking feedback from senior editors can also help address these challenges.
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Infographic showing various Assistant Journal Editor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 1% Internship, 65% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 26% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 72% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,214 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

Associate Editor

Omnicom Health

New York, NY • On-site

$45K - $54K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

At Remedy Edge NY, we believe health can't wait.
The stakes are higher. The pace is faster. And hesitation costs lives.
That's why Remedy Edge exists-to bring urgency to health.
Urgent thinking. Urgent creativity. Urgent action.
We are a collective of courageous, curious, generous, and gritty people driven to solve the toughest challenges in healthcare. We push past convention, stay relentlessly a step ahead, and apply bold, omnichannel creativity to move people-from awareness to action, from delay to decision, from possibility to progress.
Because when health is on the line, every moment matters.
And every edge counts
Inclusivity:
Remedy Edge is an inclusive home for diverse voices, perspectives, and lived experiences. We believe the best ideas emerge when everyone is heard-and when the work reflects the real world it's meant to change. By embracing difference, we sharpen our thinking, strengthen our creativity, and take on health's hardest problems with greater clarity and humanity.
Flexibility:
At Remedy Edge, we design work around people, not the other way around. Our flexible hybrid environment empowers teams to do their best work wherever it happens: in our NYC headquarters, at home, or alongside clients. With intentional meeting-free time, seasonal flexibility, and modern ways of working, we give our people the space to think boldly, move faster, and stay at their creative edge.
Who We Are:
Remedy Edge is a global healthcare communications network built to make creativity, and creative technology, a force for urgent health impact. Grounded in deep insight into behavior, channels, and culture, we create work that doesn't just inform-but activates. Work that accelerates decisions, advances care and drives meaningful change for the brands and patients who can't afford to wait.
Title: Associate Editor
Company/Location: Remedy edge/New York
Department/Discipline: Editorial
Overview: The Associate Editor's primary responsibility is to support the overall quality and factual accuracy of all assigned materials by working in concert with other editors and departments across Remedy Edge (especially Copy/Art/Account/Project Management) from project initiation through final production.
Materials will include both print and digital jobs, such as core visual aids/details and journal ads, as well as interactive conference panels and iPad applications.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a support editor on assigned brand(s) and provide backup for other editors as necessary
  • Gain familiarity with the therapeutic area, drug profile, primary reference material/data, indication, core claims, and client particulars for assigned brand(s)
  • Attend all brand status meetings and any other relevant or required team meetings
  • Perform sense & spell reads (sense/spell/grammar reads without back up), first and second reads (styling per AMA and/or client style, proofreading of references, proofreading approved ISI, checking that the piece meets FDA reqs, etc), factchecking (annotations of claims vs references), and correction checks/toggles of materials
  • Work closely and professionally with other editors, as well as account executives, copywriters, art directors, and other team members, to ensure materials are of the highest quality in terms of accuracy, utility, clarity, readability, and appeal; help resolve any content/referencing issues
  • Work proactively with project management to communicate any issues on projects and brainstorm solutions
  • Regularly review project timelines and hotsheets to ensure editorial steps are included, and anticipate and communicate any potential editorial conflicts or issues that might impact timing
  • Work with other editors to maintain a comprehensive style guide for each assigned brand
  • Assist fellow editors with their brands by reviewing any overflow work when possible
  • Model core values of Dream, Dare, Care
  • Participate in department trainings and new initiatives

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience); health or science courses a plus
  • Knowledge of AMA Style, 11th Ed preferred
  • Ability to analyze abstract data from high-science support material and ensure its accuracy in the current assignment
  • Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat markups/commenting for electronic reviews preferred
  • Skills in organization and attention to detail
  • Curiosity/interest in medical topics desirable

The range below represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of an Omnicom Health Group company in the United States. Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.
  • Salary range - $45,000 - $54,000

Omnicom Health is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we're focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us-we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

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