Copy Editor

Copy Editor

Requirements

• Stellar copyediting and proofreading chops
• Superior communication and partnership mastery
• Outstanding proactive, problem solving
• Impeccable time management skills
• Top-notch organization skills
• Experience working with legal disclaimers in a heavily regulated environment

Responsibilities

• Manage your schedule on a daily basis.
• Perform necessary pre-work on projects, including reaching out to compliance, project managers, and business owners (as necessary) on any info needed before the official copyediting review takes place.
• Copyedit and proofread project assets from a creative brand and style standpoint.
• Review projects with a ‘compliance eye’ and apply necessary superscripts and disclosures.
• Update assets with post-copyediting disclaimer feedback from our compliance team.
• Adhere to the requested turnaround time (sometimes tight) for each project.
• Attend and participate in assigned kickoff and project review meetings.
• Review project briefs and flag any issues that need to be addressed before project kickoff.
• Form strong partnerships and solid communication lines with project managers, writers, designers, compliance officers, and business partners.
• Attend weekly compliance meetings and other required team meetings.
• Partner with other copyeditors to update the copy style guide and other reference materials as necessary.
• Establish yourself as a go-to resource for copy issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of financial services or personal finance (a plus).
• A strong working knowledge of the AP Stylebook.
• At least 3-4 years copyediting experience in agency or in-house settings.
• A bachelor’s degree with English/advertising/journalism/business focus.