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Rotary International

Editor

Evanston, IL · Hybrid

$81K - $90K/yr

Proven skills in developing print and digital content for magazines. * Proven organizational and ... Collaborating closely with the magazine's fact-checker to guard the magazine's reputation as a ...

Rotary International

Editor

Evanston, IL · On-site

$81K - $90K/yr

Proven skills in developing print and digital content for magazines. * Proven organizational and ... Collaborating closely with the magazine's fact-checker to guard the magazine's reputation as a ...

MJH Life Sciences

Principal Medical Writer

Cranbury, NJ · On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

... fact-check queries, ensuring clinical accuracy of all content. * Review and edit content at ... Medical Event Attendance: * Attend live events such as consensus meetings and professional ...

Hearst

Digital Reporter

Bad Axe, MI

... for content. * Proficient writer, fact-checker, and familiar with AP Style. * Understand web ... Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy. * Invest for the Future:

HNP Texas Communities

Digital Reporter

Bad Axe, MI · On-site

... for content. * Proficient writer, fact-checker, and familiar with AP Style. * Understand web ... Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy. * Invest for the Future:

Hearst

Digital Reporter

Bad Axe, MI · On-site

... for content. * Proficient writer, fact-checker, and familiar with AP Style. * Understand web ... Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy. * Invest for the Future:

Hearst Newspapers

Digital Reporter

Bad Axe, MI · On-site

... for content. * Proficient writer, fact-checker, and familiar with AP Style. * Understand web ... Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy. * Invest for the Future:

Hearst Newspapers

Digital Reporter

Bad Axe, MI

... for content. * Proficient writer, fact-checker, and familiar with AP Style. * Understand web ... Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy. * Invest for the Future:

Hearst Newspapers

Digital Reporter

Bad Axe, MI · On-site

... for content. * Proficient writer, fact-checker, and familiar with AP Style. * Understand web ... Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy. * Invest for the Future:

Hearst Television

Digital Reporter

Bad Axe, MI · On-site

... for content. * Proficient writer, fact-checker, and familiar with AP Style. * Understand web ... Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy. * Invest for the Future:

Hearst

Digital Reporter

Bad Axe, MI · On-site

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Hearst Newspapers

Digital Reporter

Bad Axe, MI

... for content. * Proficient writer, fact-checker, and familiar with AP Style. * Understand web ... Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy. * Invest for the Future:

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How much do medical content fact checker jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical content fact checker in the United States is $21.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medical content fact checker?

A Medical Content Fact Checker is a professional who reviews medical articles, research summaries, and health-related information to ensure accuracy, credibility, and compliance with scientific standards. They cross-reference claims with reputable sources, verify statistics and data, and check for outdated or misleading information. Their work helps maintain the integrity of health publications, websites, and educational materials, ensuring that readers receive trustworthy and up-to-date medical information.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical content fact checker?

To thrive as a Medical Content Fact Checker, you need a strong background in life sciences or healthcare, excellent research abilities, and a keen attention to detail, often supported by a relevant degree or professional experience. Familiarity with scientific databases, citation management tools, and medical reference platforms such as PubMed or MEDLINE is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and the ability to work independently help distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies ensure the accuracy, credibility, and clarity of medical information published for public or professional audiences.

What are some common challenges faced by medical content fact checkers in ensuring accuracy and reliability of healthcare information?

Medical Content Fact Checkers often encounter challenges such as interpreting complex clinical studies, keeping up with rapidly evolving medical guidelines, and verifying information from multiple reputable sources. They must carefully balance scientific accuracy with clear, accessible language for diverse audiences. Additionally, collaborating closely with medical writers, editors, and subject matter experts is essential to address discrepancies and maintain high standards of content integrity.

What is the difference between Medical Content Fact Checker vs Medical Writer?

AspectMedical Content Fact CheckerMedical Writer
CredentialsOften requires healthcare or medical background, certifications like CPC or medical degreesTypically holds a healthcare, science, or journalism degree; certifications vary
Work EnvironmentReviewing and verifying medical content for accuracy, often in publishing, healthcare, or media companiesCreating, drafting, and editing medical content for publications, websites, or marketing materials
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by healthcare organizations, publishers, and media outlets to ensure factual accuracyEmployed by pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and media to produce medical content

While both roles require a strong understanding of medical terminology, Medical Content Fact Checkers focus on verifying the accuracy of existing content, whereas Medical Writers create and develop new medical content. Both roles are essential in ensuring reliable medical information but serve different stages of content development.

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Infographic showing various Medical Content Fact Checker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,499 per year, or $21.4 per hour.

Senior Medical Editor - Healthcare Marketing

Precision Medicine Group

Remote

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Precision AQ is the top payer marketing agency in the country. We partner with global pharmaceutical and life sciences companies who are developing groundbreaking treatments to make medicines accessible and affordable. We excel at demonstrating the economic, clinical, and societal value of creative medical treatments to payers, providers, patients, and policymakers. With us, you will collaborate with teams as we improve market access and support our clients in their mission of improving care for patients around the globe.
We will recognize your achievements and contributions. Plus, we believe that the opportunity you will have to learn from external training, mentorship, and working with cross-functional project teams, along with our advancement opportunities, will allow you to realize your full potential.
Are you ready for the next challenge in your career? If you have proven editorial experience in an agency environment, love science and are passionate about having a role in the development and delivery of high- quality materials to ensure the overall success of the projects for our pharmaceutical clients, we would love to hear from you.
Are you an experienced Senior Medical Editor in the medical or pharmaceutical communications industry? Do you get excited working with a respected team that ensures the highest editorial quality in the work crafted for top pharma clients? If so, let's talk.
About You:
  • "error-free" is your middle name; you've always enjoyed proofreading and editing from menus and school papers to medical marketing materials.
  • You follow the rules-- using AMA writing style, MLR guidelines, the client's style guide and the rules of proper sentence structure, punctuation and grammar.
  • With an insatiable interest in health and medicine, you love continually learning and understanding brands and therapeutic areas.
  • You have an eagle eye for typos and other errors and a keen fact-checker who loves getting into the nitty gritty to make sure every bit is accurate.
  • You love collaborating with A-team of professionals who are encouraging, driven to meet deadlines, and committed to quality contributions crucial to the successful execution of a variety of print and digital projects for our clients.
  • You work passionately and fast without sacrificing accuracy.
  • You are flexible, able to handle multiple projects at once and do your best work in an energizing environment

Essential functions (include but are not limited to):
  • Participate in the content review process, reviewing and editing content of each project for correct spelling, grammar, consistency, balance tone, fulfillment of creative brief, correct client and AMA style, and appropriate and accurate referencing
  • Participate in development phase to initiate consistency in content and presentation outline
  • Collaborates with authors and account management team on content revisions and works with clinical writers, account teams, production, and other staff to increase ease of project completion
  • Represent department at internal start up and status meetings
  • Ensure all pieces are aligned with each client's MLR submission process and support the MLR process as needed
  • Develop and maintain editorial style guides for interdepartmental use
  • Mentoring/training of department staff members and other partners as needed
  • Assist with the medical/legal/regulatory submission preparation as needed
  • Other projects may include writing and crafting internal or corporate materials

Qualifications
Minimum required: Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or similar field
Other Required:
  • 5+ years of editing experience in the healthcare and/or pharmaceutical industry
  • Thorough knowledge of AMA (11th edition) style
  • Experienced in editing both print and digital materials and routing electronic files
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products as well as familiarity with editing in Adobe Acrobat Professional

Preferred qualifications:
  • 3+ years' experience in advertising, pharmaceutical marketing, medical communications, and/or medical education industry
  • Familiarity with Veeva, Zinc, or MLR submissions systems
  • Knowledge of FDA requirements with respect to pharmaceutical advertising

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.
Reasonable estimate of the current range
$70,000-$98,000 USD
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If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at myHR@precisionmedicinegrp.com.
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