Copy Editor Job Description

Copy editors are responsible for reviewing and editing content to ensure there are no spelling, grammar, syntax, and layout errors. When they find errors, they edit the content to correct them. In some cases, the copy editor may leave revision notes for the content creator to make changes/revisions themselves. Copy editors can be found in marketing, advertising, and communications departments within companies and media companies such as newspaper publishers.

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We are looking for an experienced copy editor to work within our content team to ensure all content we produce is error-free and adheres to our brand style guidelines.

You will be working directly with our in-house team of writers and graphic designers to proofread and edit all content before it’s published through our content channels. If you love working in a fast-paced environment and have a great eye for detail we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Review all content produced by our content team to make sure it’s accurate and free of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax errors
• Ensure all content adheres to our brand style guides and is properly formatted before publication
• Provide feedback to our content team to reduce errors and improve our content creation process
• Make sure all content adheres to AP stylebook guidelines
• Communicate with the content team to ensure content is produced on time
• Ensure all content has the correct tone and style for its target audience
• Write headlines, meta descriptions, and meta titles for content
• Help improve our brand style and tone guidelines
• Collaborate with the content team to come up with new content ideas
• Stay up to date with the latest content trends and best practices
• Knowledge of SEO techniques and best practices (desired)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, English, or a related field. Alternatively, you have 2+ years of experience as a copy editor.
• 2+ years experience as a copy editor or proof-reader (desired)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Knowledge of AP stylebook guidelines
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Google Docs
• Knowledge of the WordPress platform (desired)
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Excellent time management skills

We’re happy to be an equal opportunity employer! We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.