Senior Copy Editor & Proofreader

Senior Copy Editor & Proofreader

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, or Communications.
• 4–7+ years of experience in copy editing and proofreading, preferably within an agency environment.
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills with a diligent eye for detail, language, flow, and grammar.
• Knowledge of AP Stylebook.
• Ability to understand brand and style guidelines and apply them to copy.
• Proficiency in Workfront Proof, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Office 365 a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with creative, accounts, project management, and production to review the content and layout of advertising tactics.
• Review content for spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors; format/style inconsistencies; sense and clarity.
• Make recommendations to enhance readability and conciseness.
• Align projects with brand standards and AP Stylebook.
• Perform all editorial reviews (i.e., initial full-edit through release), including cold read, word for word, check changes, fact-check, and final read at designated times in the project’s life cycle.
• Attend kickoff, status, and other project-related meetings.
• Stand in for editorial manager during absences, overseeing tasks and maintaining workflow standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Is a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit who can edit and proofread a project at all stages of the editorial process.
• Has excellent grammar skills and attention to detail, the ability to adhere to a strict set of writing standards, and strong time management skills to operate within deadlines.
• Can work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excels in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with peers, project management, production, and accounts across all topics from business to creative.