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GW, Inc.

Assistant Developmental Editor

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

... by freelance SMEs/writers; including evaluating for overall quality, spelling, grammar, clarity ... nursing. * Generous vacation and holidays: 10 Vacation days your rst year, 5 Health days, and 10 ...

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Freelance Nurse Editors are registered nurses who use their clinical expertise and writing skills to review, revise, and edit medical or healthcare-related content. They often work independently for publishers, healthcare organizations, academic journals, or digital media companies, ensuring the accuracy and clarity of medical information. Their work can include editing articles, patient education materials, textbooks, and research papers, making complex medical topics understandable for both professionals and the general public.

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AspectFreelance Nurse EditorMedical Writer
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, nursing experienceDegree in life sciences, healthcare, or related field
Work EnvironmentRemote editing of healthcare content, medical journals, patient educationWriting scientific articles, research papers, regulatory documents
Employer & IndustryHospitals, healthcare publishers, freelance clientsPharmaceutical companies, medical communication agencies, freelance

Freelance Nurse Editors focus on reviewing and editing healthcare content with nursing expertise, ensuring accuracy and clarity. Medical Writers create original content, often with a broader scientific background. Both roles require healthcare knowledge but differ in their primary tasks and output.

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Assistant Developmental Editor

GW, Inc.

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Salary: $17 hourly

FLEXIBLE/HYBRID SCHEDULING AVAILABLE


GW, a premier publishing services provider, is looking for a creative individual passionate about education and learning to join our growing team. As an Assistant Developmental Editor, you will be working in our Content Development team, which creates educational (instructional) content and assessments, focusing on higher education and adult learning.


Our mission is to (1) create content that enhances the learning experience, (2) create assessments that accurately assess mastery, (3) provide unmatched customer support throughout development, and (4) have a little fun along the way!


You will directly contribute to these causes by providing support to our in-house instructional designers and subject matter experts (SMEs).


Learn more about being a GW Associate here: 6 Q&As about Assistants at GW


Job Duties:

Your daily duties will include a mix of:

  • Ensuring content conforms to supplied templates (le formatting, order of content) Performing quality checks on content and assessments written by freelance SMEs/writers; including evaluating for overall quality, spelling, grammar, clarity, and alignment with project goals and correcting as needed
  • Occasionally writing/rewriting questions


As an Assistant Developmental Editor, the majority of your work will be done using Microsoft Oce and Adobe Acrobat.


Who We Are Looking For:

Our ideal teammate is someone who is passionate about developing and improving educational contentsomeone who wants to make a difference each and every day. Additionally, this person is an organized and creative critical thinker who enjoys trying new things and who is comfortable creating new workows, as needed, to achieve project goals.


Requirements:

We are looking for someone who checks 100% of these boxes.

  • Bachelors degree or higher
  • Previous writing experience, in particular analytical writing
  • Experience with Microsoft Oce, especially Microsoft Word and Track Changes
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Strong writing and grammar skills
  • Strong organizational skills


Other Qualications:

Although not required, these qualications will give you a leg up:

  • 1+ years experience in publishing, education (teaching or research), or training
  • Degree or working toward a degree in instructional design, higher education, or curriculum development
  • Intermediate/advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word Intermediate/advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel Prior customer service or project management experience Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously


What We Offer:

  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Variety! We work on a large number of disciplines, ranging from psychology to political science to criminal justice to nursing.
  • Generous vacation and holidays: 10 Vacation days your rst year, 5 Health days, and 10 paid holidays
  • Full benets: Health, Vision, Dental, Retirement, Disability, and Gym Membership Discount Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage