Job Overview:

The Copy Editor is an integral member of the marketing team, responsible for reviewing and ensuring the highest quality of various marketing materials. Working closely with different internal teams, the Copy Editor will manage projects to ensure all tasks are scheduled and completed on time, while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of content across multiple channels.

Type: Contract

Duration: 6 months

Schedule: Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

Pay: $30 - $34/hr, paid weekly, benefits eligible

Parking: Not covered

Ideal candidate will have 5+ years in a titled Copy Editor role within a regulated industry and have experience in AP / Chicago as well as project mgmt tool like Workfront.

Copy Editor Responsibilities:

• Copy edit and proofread both print and electronic materials to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, grammar, style, tone, and compliance with disclosure requirements.
• Verify statistics, facts, and other content against internal and external sources, recommending edits based on the target audience and established style guides.
• Update and/or identify necessary changes in materials, including quarterly or annual updates, statistical information, and investment or risk disclosures. Ensure accurate display on all relevant web/digital pages.
• Ensure error-free content by copyediting and adjusting material to fit required sizing and formatting constraints.
• Monitor and incorporate updates to compliance language to ensure all materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate the impact of compliance changes to existing materials, ensuring that required disclosures are applied across all collateral and communication channels.
• Maintain and use a variety of copy editing tools and resources, including the AP Stylebook, the Chicago Manual of Style, and internal guidelines, staying current on any changes to these resources.
• Work effectively within a team environment, collaborating with diverse groups and demonstrating excellent interpersonal communication.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and resolve issues efficiently, escalating when necessary to ensure deadlines are met.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask and manage an unpredictable workload.
• Apply knowledge of financial, pharmaceutical, or medical concepts as needed in materials.

Copy Editor Qualifications & Requirements:

• At least 5 years of copy editing experience.
• Experience in the financial, pharmaceutical, or medical sectors is strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style guides (AP and Chicago Manual of Style).
• Ability to apply these skills across various forms of content, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to work across diverse teams.
• Ability to manage production schedules, track deliverables, and solve problems to ensure timely completion.

No deadline to apply.