Senior Copywriter / Editor at Boiron USA
Hybrid schedule 3 days in office 2 from home
Must be able to commute to Newtown Square, PA
What does Boiron Do?
For over 85 years, Boiron has been dedicated to providing families with the purest medicines made from the earth's best resources. As a leader in the natural health and wellness space, Boiron offers solutions for common ailments such as cold, allergies, heartburn, muscle soreness and many more. You can find Boiron products in top retailers nationwide.
What would you be doing as a Senior Copywriter / Editor?
The Senior Copywriter / Editor provides original writing, editing, and proofreading services to support a wide range of departments. This role centralizes copywriting and proofing processes while ensuring brand consistency through clear, effective written communication across consumer, B2B, and health professional audiences. Working collaboratively with the Marketing and Regulatory departments, the Senior Copywriter / Editor ensures that all content aligns with approved language and regulatory standards. The position also provides mentorship and direction to team members responsible for marketing and social media content and supervises a Junior Copywriter / Editor to maintain quality and cohesion across all materials.
But what does this role really do?
- Serves as primary company copywriter and editor to ensure consistent brand messages and quality communication. Types of copy include, but are not limited to consumer product labels, merchandising material, print and digital advertising, product descriptions and catalogs, medical brochures and monographs, blog, e-newsletters, e-blasts, Web sites, presentations and training material, press materials and articles for magazines, and internal communications.
- Partners with the Regulatory Department to ensure that marketing copy adheres to approved claims and complies with applicable regulations.
- Manages proofing process and traffic projects between various departments. Utilizes proofing software (WorkFront or similar platform) to develop timelines for projects and facilitate meeting of deadlines. Assists with development of content for editorial calendar for the Marketing group.
- Reviews all copy for errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling and check for readability, style, and compliance with legal requirements. Revises materials prior to final publication.
- Maintains editorial style guide for key brands; archives text changes and documentation for public relations and marketing material, especially product descriptions and advertisements.
- Contributes to the development and refinement of approved language for marketing use and ensures consistent application across materials. and assists in communicating any language changes to key staff members.
- Provides leadership in addition to collaborative role with team members from marketing, sales, government affairs, pharmacy development, president, human relations, and customer services to facilitate writing and editing projects, meet deadlines, and come to a consensus on language discrepancies.
- Supervises and mentors a junior copywriter / editor, providing direction, feedback, and oversight to ensure adherence to brand standards, accuracy, and deadlines. Reviews and approves their work, offering guidance to support professional development and maintain high editorial quality across all materials.
- Supports the Vice President of Public Relations and related department initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
You would be a great fit if you have the following...
Education : B.A. in English, Journalism or similar field.Experience : 6+ years as copywriter, editor or journalist. Must be familiar with AP Stylebook and AMA Manual of Style.Writing Skills : Proven experience and ability to write clear, concise and grammatically correct copy in a variety of different language styles that appeal to various target markets (consumers, health care, retailers etc.)Ability to maintain a consistent brand voice and create compelling communication. A diverse portfolio featuring a variety of media and formats is a plus.Editing Skills : Proven skills in editing and proofreading and ability to ensure all communications conform to accepted written language rules.Project Management : Ability to independently move projects forward including overseeing the proofing process; balance multiple responsibilities; reassess and communicate fast-changing priorities; and consistently meet deadlines. Experience with Adobe Workfront or other project management system is preferred.Self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management skills and strong attention to detail.Ability to work independently or on team projects with minimal supervision, adapt to changes, and take initiative as well as direction to support a diverse team.Language Skills : Bilingual or proficiency in Spanish a plus. Ability to collaborate on translated content and ensure brand consistency across languages.Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).