Copy Editor
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Base pay range
$23.00/hr - $25.00/hr
Our client, a Top-ranked national direct marketing agency, is seeking a Copy Editor for a contract opportunity.
The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of experience in copy editing, proofreading, quality assurance, journalism or copywriting, preferably in marketing communications or direct marketing. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining excellence in all areas of proofreading and copy editing, along with miscellaneous tasks in support of on-demand marketing communications campaign management.
High attention to detail, time management, and prioritizing daily work are critical to success in the role. The applicant should have a passion for hunting typos while demonstrating topnotch editing and command of the English language, especially the written form, as well as sound judgment and an enthusiasm for automotive marketing communications. The position requires accuracy under the pressure of extremely tight deadlines, with a strong work ethic toward getting tasks completed, even with competing priorities. Must have excellent computer skills.
Duties & Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of experience in copy editing, proofreading, quality assurance, journalism or copywriting, preferably in marketing communications or direct marketing. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining excellence in all areas of proofreading and copy editing, along with miscellaneous tasks in support of on-demand marketing communications campaign management.
High attention to detail, time management, and prioritizing daily work are critical to success in the role. The applicant should have a passion for hunting typos while demonstrating topnotch editing and command of the English language, especially the written form, as well as sound judgment and an enthusiasm for automotive marketing communications. The position requires accuracy under the pressure of extremely tight deadlines, with a strong work ethic toward getting tasks completed, even with competing priorities. Must have excellent computer skills.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Edit and proofread copy to ensure there are no grammatical, syntax, formatting, or style errors
- Perform a thorough and precise review process, followed by a detailed comparison of all final copy to back-up documents in order to reduce in-market errors
- Check accuracy of all brands, products, logos, legal disclaimers, trademarks and copyrights
- Verify all phone numbers and URLs are accurate and functioning
- Work with cross-functional teams to achieve 100% accuracy on all marketing collateral
- Maintain a library of current brand standards for multiple brands
- Maintain quality control procedure documentation and make recommendations to improve, as necessary
- Strong communication and administration skills are essential
- The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and will require no direct supervision
- Basic Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel)
- Knowledge of AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style and proofreaders’ marks
- Attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a remote location
- Salesforce and Adobe experience is a plus
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Contract -
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing -
Industries
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