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Content Editor roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in English, journalism, communications, or marketing. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations under OPT work authorization. Your 12-month OPT window (or 24-month STEM extension with a qualifying degree) gives you real runway to build a portfolio and secure H-1B visa sponsorship.
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INTRODUCTION
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team with vibrant, creative, dedicated editors and healthcare professionals to create custom client formularies. This opportunity requires skill with specialized tools, interpretation of source documents, higher levels of expertise in management of digital databases, and knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Represents WKH-Clinical Decision Support in a positive, professional, and customer-focused manner
- Treats fellow employees and customers in a Fair, Honest, Responsive, and Results-Oriented manner.
- Facilitates meetings to define formulary creation process and guide client in customization of content while adhering to internal policies and procedures.
- Recognize when client expectations are misaligned with standard best practice and engage content leadership in discussions to resolve.
- Works closely with engineering, sales and sales support teams to complete formulary within established timelines to ensure a successful launch of formulary database.
- Responsible for the editorial creation of custom formularies from client submitted drug lists and source documents.
- Applies practical experience as well as evaluation and synthesis of information to form logical and accurate conclusions to aid in the foundational structure and maintenance of client’s content.
- Educates clients to maintain their formulary within the Lexidrug™ Information Management system (LIMS).
- Provides continued support with client questions about LIMS functionality. Assists with table creation and loading documents using proprietary systems. Manages client content when contractually obligated based upon client directives.
- Triage client questions and direct to appropriate internal team to address issues outside of formulary database management.
- Provides timely, accurate, and quality responses (written, verbal) to customer inquiries, as needed.
- Responsible for deploying content to proper platforms utilizing proprietary systems and communicating with technical teams.
- Collaborates with engineering to troubleshoot technical challenges with content output.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and maintain detailed documentation of these projects.
- Utilizes desktop editing, document management programs, or proprietary software to enter text, verify or edit XML, and enter codified drug-related data in accordance with the policies and processes for each content type.
- Applies solid knowledge of industry standards of practice, established clinical guidelines, and CDS-related standards and vocabularies.
- Assists in content verifying, copyediting, formatting, and conformance to publication standards and structure.
- Participates in proofreading assigned content for basic grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors.
- Maintains quality of assigned content or data products, with emphasis on accuracy, consistency in following editorial policies, and timely addition of new information.
- Submits work for collaborative peer review and responds appropriately to comments and criticisms.
- Achieves productivity by consistently meeting deadlines as defined in the Content Priority Policy and by meeting departmental and individual goals.
- Effectively prioritizes and tracks editing workflow and is responsible for assisting team in meeting deadlines.
- Participates in team meetings and contribute ideas.
- Communicates data acquisition needs for products to product Clinical Editor and/or Data Acquisition Team, as needed.
Other Duties
- Performs other duties, projects, or assignments as directed by supervisor.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage and categorize content efficiently.
- Basic Grammar and Punctuation: Proficiency in written, verbal communication skills.
- Interpersonal Communication: Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
- Time Management: Capability to meet deadlines and manage tasks effectively while working independently.
- Critical Thinking: Ability to make independent and appropriate decisions.
- Technical Skills: Experience working in Microsoft Word, Excel, XML, and a Content Management System.
- Subject Matter Expertise: Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
B.A. or B.S. in English, technical writing, Health Sciences, etc., or equivalent experience.
Required Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in content editing.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in medical content editing.
Our Interview Practices
To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.
Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.
Compensation:
$44,500.00 - $75,950.00 USD
Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process.
Additional Information:
Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Content Editor
Target companies with a publishing or content infrastructure
Media companies, SaaS firms, and e-commerce brands employ full editorial teams and are far more likely to sponsor visas than small agencies or solo founders. Look for organizations with dedicated content operations, not just a single marketing generalist.
Frame your degree field as the specialty occupation basis
Content Editor roles qualify for OPT when your degree aligns with the work. Emphasize your English, communications, or journalism background in your resume and cover letter so employers and DSOs can clearly connect your credentials to the position.
Build a portfolio that demonstrates editing depth, not just writing
Employers sponsoring visas want proven editorial judgment. Showcase before-and-after edits, content strategy documents, and SEO-optimized pieces you have shaped from draft to publication, not just articles you wrote yourself.
Raise sponsorship early in the interview process
Mention OPT authorization in your first conversation and confirm the employer is open to H-1B visa sponsorship before investing in multiple rounds. Saving this for the offer stage creates friction and wastes time on both sides.
Prioritize roles with a clear specialty occupation job description
Job postings that require a bachelor's degree in a specific field strengthen your OPT and future H-1B case. Avoid listings that say 'degree preferred' or accept any background, as vague requirements can complicate your work authorization documentation.
Use your OPT period to gain experience across content formats
Employers sponsoring H-1B visas for editors want versatile candidates. Gain experience with long-form editorial, SEO content, video scripts, and content management systems during your OPT window to strengthen your sponsorship case.
Content Editor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Content Editor job qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
Yes, Content Editor roles qualify for OPT when your degree field relates directly to the position. A degree in English, journalism, communications, or marketing typically satisfies this requirement. Your DSO will verify the connection between your academic background and the job before authorizing work. Roles at companies with formal editorial departments tend to have the clearest qualification path.
Can I get my OPT STEM extension as a Content Editor?
It depends on your degree. Content Editors with STEM-designated degrees, such as data-driven marketing, computational linguistics, or certain information science programs, may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. A standard English or journalism degree does not qualify. Check whether your degree program's CIP code appears on the STEM OPT designated degree list maintained by the Department of Homeland Security.
How do I find Content Editor jobs that sponsor OPT or H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate is the best starting point. It filters job listings specifically for visa sponsorship eligibility, so you can browse Content Editor roles at employers who are open to OPT and H-1B candidates without manually filtering out positions that won't work for your situation. Larger media companies, tech firms with content teams, and established e-commerce brands are the most consistent sponsors.
What happens to my Content Editor job if I run out of OPT time?
If your OPT expires before your employer files an H-1B petition, you lose work authorization and must stop working. The H-1B cap-gap rule protects students whose employers file a timely H-1B petition before April 1 of the relevant fiscal year, extending OPT status through September 30. Start H-1B conversations with your employer well before your OPT end date to avoid a gap.
Do Content Editor roles typically require H-1B sponsorship, or can employers keep me on OPT long-term?
OPT is temporary work authorization, not a permanent solution. Standard OPT lasts 12 months, and even the STEM extension ends at 36 months total. Employers who want to retain you beyond that must sponsor an H-1B or another visa. When evaluating job offers, ask directly whether the company has sponsored H-1B petitions before, since past behavior is the clearest indicator of future willingness.