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Digital Editor

Nashville, TN · On-site

$65K/yr

This is a dotted line supervisory-level position for someone who has a vision for how reporters and editors should engage with audiences online. How should we adjust our workflow to put the audience ...

This role partners closely with the Line Marketing and Demand, Digital, and Martech teams to ... Editing & Asset Delivery * Edit and deliver finished photo and video assets optimized for web ...

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Photo Retoucher

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Perform color correction, compositing, masking, and other image-editing techniques to optimize ... Product line includes handbags, backpacks, luggage, men's leather goods, jewelry, footwear, scarves ...

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Create and maintain Ecommerce quarterly line sheets, ensuring product information, pricing, imagery ... Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, particularly for product-focused content.

Align product objectives with the product line and business goals. * Co-create in collaboration ... Amplify focus: act as Editor-in-Chief-using AI to rigorously test assumptions and retire ideas that ...

Develop project or service line specific stories and content that illustrate our technical ... Strong writing, editing and graphic design/layout skills. * Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite ...

$61K - $85K/yr

Collaborates with marketing strategists, digital content team, and service line stakeholders to ... Demonstrated proficiency in writing and editing content required * Strong interpersonal, written ...

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How much do line editing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for line editing in Tennessee is $17.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.32 and $16.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a line editor typically collaborate with authors and other editorial team members during the editing process?

Line editors work closely with authors to refine language, improve clarity, and ensure consistency throughout the manuscript. Communication is often ongoing, with editors providing detailed feedback and suggestions, and authors responding to queries or clarifying intent. Line editors may also coordinate with copy editors, developmental editors, and sometimes designers to maintain stylistic coherence and meet deadlines. This collaborative process ensures the final manuscript is polished and ready for publication.

What is line editing?

Line editing is a stage in the editing process that focuses on improving the style, flow, clarity, and readability of a manuscript at the sentence and paragraph level. Unlike copyediting, which checks for grammar and punctuation, line editing looks at word choice, sentence structure, tone, and overall impact to ensure the writing is engaging and clear. Line editors help writers refine their voice and make sure the story or message comes through effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Line Editor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Line Editor, you need a strong command of grammar, syntax, and style, often supported by a degree in English, journalism, or a related field. Familiarity with word processing software like Microsoft Word, track changes features, and sometimes editorial style guides (such as AP or Chicago Manual of Style) is essential. Attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to collaborate with authors are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure polished, consistent, and engaging written content that meets publication standards and enhances the reader's experience.

What is the difference between Line Editing vs Copy Editing?

AspectLine EditingCopy Editing
FocusEnhances style, clarity, and flow at the sentence and paragraph levelChecks grammar, punctuation, spelling, and consistency
CredentialsWriting, editing, or journalism background often requiredSimilar credentials, often with editing certifications
Work EnvironmentFreelance, publishing houses, media companiesPublishing, media, corporate communications

While both roles involve editing written content, line editing focuses on improving style, tone, and readability, whereas copy editing emphasizes correcting technical errors and ensuring consistency. Understanding these differences helps writers and publishers choose the right editing service for their needs.

Infographic showing various Line Editing job openings in Tennessee as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% Internship, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,272 per year, or $17.9 per hour.

Principal/Sr Medical Editor - Regulatory Documents - Copy Editing + QC - NA/Canada Remote Based

Syneos Health/ inVentiv Health Commercial LLC

Nashville, TN • On-site

$62K - $108K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Syneos Health rating

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

37th of 86 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

Principal/Sr Medical Editor - Regulatory Documents - Copy Editing + QC - NA/Canada Remote Based

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for.

Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you'll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know:

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

  • We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
  • We are committed to our Total Self culture - where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
  • We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives - we're able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Job Responsibilities

*Maintains strong familiarity with FDA, EU, and other relevant guidelines and industry standards to ensure that documents meet or exceed sponsor and regulatory requirements and guidance.

*Represents the editorial group in medical writing, on study teams, and in cross-departmental project teams as needed.

*Monitors timelines and budgets for assigned projects and updates the lead medical writer, project manager, and/or direct supervisor (as appropriate) if deliverables are at risk.

*Provides technical support and expertise as appropriate. Conducts training of medical editing staff and functions as a mentor. Advises medical writers, medical editors, and study teams on quality review, compilation, and editorial standards. Provides training to members of the global medical writing team in aspects relative to their roles.

*Serves as project lead for deliverables of assigned complex and/or large medical writing projects, including, but not limited to, scheduling and leading internal project-specific team meetings, organizing project-specific requirements, and ensuring all information is distributed to the editorial team and implemented within the deliverable.

*Serves as a member of the medical writing team for projects with medical writing deliverables. Provides feedback to the lead medical writer on progress of editorial process.

*Copyedits assigned documents, applying correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style following AMA Manual of Style or various custom style guidelines as well as established medical writing internal checklists and best practices.

*Performs quality review of assigned documents to ensure accuracy.

*Contributes to the development of process improvement tools and the development or revision of internal policies and procedures affecting editorial work.

*Manages assigned projects according to medical writing standard operating procedures and client standards, on time and on budget.

*May compile medical writing deliverables.

At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

Salary Range:

$62,000.00 - $108,600.00

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

Get to know Syneos Health


Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you'll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

http://www.syneoshealth.com

Additional Information


Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.


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