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MCI Australia

Medical Content Editor Contractor

MCI Australia, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Overview Job Title: Medical Content Editor Contractor

Posting Start Date: 03/07/2025

We are a global engagement marketing agency that creates human-centric touchpoints to drive innovation and growth. We are independent, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with a global presence of 60 offices in 31 countries.

European ophthalmology society seeks an energetic, innovative freelance editor to direct medical content operations for its 10x/year flagship magazine. Working with the executive editor, a design and production team, the magazine’s editorial board, and freelance writers, you’ll spearhead the publication of approximately 15-20 pieces of content per issue and ensure the magazine remains a must-read for cataract and refractive surgeons and trainees. Approximately 20 hours per week.

Summary of position Lead medical research and medical practice content in EuroTimes and ESCRS Today, the magazine and conference newspaper of the European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS). Maintain ongoing relationships with EuroTimes Editorial Board and medical editors. Collaborate with freelance writers, the executive editor, copyeditor, art director, and magazine designer to ensure publications stay on schedule and concerns are addressed in a timely manner.

Qualifications

General knowledge of the ophthalmology industry in Europe, including medication and equipment suppliers, teaching centers, professional societies, hospitals, patient advocacy organizations, and private practices

Interest in issues and developments affecting ophthalmology and the practice of cataract and refractive surgery, including medical research, regulations, legal mandates, new technologies, managing a surgical practice, education and professional development of ophthalmologists, and sustainable medical practices

Familiarity with leading ophthalmology societies and publications

Proficiency in English is a must; other languages are helpful but not necessary

Ability to work across time zones (Europe and the United States)

Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to direct a team of freelance writers/reporters

Ability to attend industry meetings in Europe and United States as needed

Job Duties

Work closely with the EuroTimes medical editors and Editorial Board and the executive editor to identify medical content opportunities for EuroTimes and ESCRS Today

Assign articles, departments, and columns to freelance writers or volunteers

Review submissions to EuroTimes and ESCRS Today to ensure quality and accuracy of content, imagery appropriateness, and proper citation of sources

Collaborate with writers to facilitate approval of content by presenters/authors

Meet regularly with the executive editor and copyeditor to discuss content status and maintain the publication cycle schedule

Develop themes and assign cover stories for each issue of EuroTimes; share synopsis with staff to guide cover art concepts

Liaise with ESCRS sales staff to identify content opportunities for industry suppliers; assign freelance writers for advertising supplements as needed

Meet monthly via Microsoft Teams with the medical editors of EuroTimes

Attend meetings of the EuroTimes Editorial Board

Attend meetings of the ESCRS Publications Committee

Develop and manage content schedules for EuroTimes and ESCRS Today

Manage the Henahan Writing Prize project, including theme development and reviewing entries

Recruit new medical content writers as needed; review writers’ invoices

Be accountable for keeping milestones achieved according to schedule

Location This is a remote position. Preference will be given to candidates in Europe and North America.

Term This position is a one-year term beginning 1 January 2026 and ending 31 December 2026. It may be extended for an additional year on the agreement of both parties.

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