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The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Production Editor in our Healthcare Business Solutions (HBS) department.

This role can be home-based.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

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The Production Editor is responsible for the editorial quality of training products and related materials developed by HBS Programs. Distributed globally in print and various electronic formats, these products provide training in cardiac arrest, first aid, stroke, and other emergency situations, generating revenue to support the American Heart Association’s mission.

Job responsibilities:

• Copyedits, proofreads, formats, cross-checks information, and accurately incorporates reviewers' changes in training products in all media, as well as related materials such as exams, marketing collateral, training network communications, and scientific articles
• Follows checklists, style guides, process documents, graphic design specifications, and other quality tools; provides updates and improvements to quality tools as needed
• Reviews work of editorial contractors and media developers and provides feedback
• Communicates with internal and external project team members to ensure thorough and efficient editorial reviews
• Performs usability testing in online courses, DVDs, apps, and websites
• Maintains organized records of work performed; uses version control
• Researches grammar, style, and usage questions
• Confirms that appropriate copyright permissions have been secured
• Continually upgrades knowledge of American Heart Association products and programs

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Three (3) years of experience copyediting and proofreading scientific, technical, or medical material
• Ability to communicate, build relationships, gain trust, and effectively work with volunteers and employees
• Strong experience in editing content for digital products (online courseware, mobile apps, video)
• Mastery of editorial standards (grammar, major medical/scientific style guides, page design)
• Ability to target tone and writing levels for different audiences (health care professionals, corporate, and general) and different media
• Project management skills and adherence to schedules/deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Ability to travel 10% of the time per year

Preferred Experience:

• Formal training or certification in health care writing or editing
• Knowledge of AMA style guidelines
• Knowledge of copyright laws

The salary minimum to the midpoint of the range is $66,300.00 to $86,500.00. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.  That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
  
  
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position. 
  
  
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.  As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
  
  
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
  
  
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.  The number of days will increase based on seniority level.  You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
  
  
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees.  This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.

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In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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