Copyeditor Job Description
Copyeditor
provides proofreading and editing services for agency material, ensuring that it is checked for accuracy of copy language (grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling), style, logos, and consistency of format; maintains thorough familiarity with client standards and legal requirements; identifies, and reconciles inconsistencies.
Copyeditor Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Read, evaluate, and edit text thoroughly for correct grammar (including spelling and punctuation), syntax, usage, style, and consistency, for internal and external projects, at all stages of development and/or production
Accurately proofread copy against mark-up do cold reads for errors in formatted copy
Review and edit English and Spanish test items, passages, and scenarios for grammar, punctuation, usage, and style from the initial development stage to the printed booklet or online deployment stage with a goal of 100 percent accuracy
Review and edit ancillary documents, such as educator guides, technical reports, parent reports, business process documentation, , as needed
Please note this is a temporary non benefits-eligible on-site position
Please note this is a temporary non-benefits-eligible onsite position projected through April
Perform other duties as assigned, , pitch in on instructional design and development efforts as required
Edit on-brand product copy to drive consumer sales and engagement for our customer base
Support the Copy Chief in editing, proofreading, and upholding consistency across a team of freelance product copywriters
Collaborate with different business partners, namely Copy Production, Merchandisers and Buyers on the development of product descriptions
Copyeditor Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Copyeditor
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the copyeditor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Writing, Marketing, Education, Advertising, Public Relations, Communication, Editing
Skills for Copyeditor
Desired skills for copyeditor include:
Office and general technical facility with production systems and workflows
English language
Idioms
Ins and outs of punctuation
Interpret them
Syntax
AP
APA editorial styles
Chicago Manual of Style editing standards
English and Spanish that encompasses conversational
Desired experience for copyeditor includes:
Strong knowledge about word processing and professional office applications including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, Project, and Adobe Acrobat Professional is required
5+ years editing for the Web
2+ years working knowledge of HTML
2+ years working with Content Management tools, page publishing tools and/or other web tools
Understanding of UX principles and best Web writing practices
Proficient in Microsoft Office environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Copyeditor Examples
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Copyeditor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a copyeditor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for copyeditor
- Seamlessly blend SEO and on-brand copy into customer-facing assets
- Describe trends, collections and products in the world of home decor and lifestyle in an informative, fun, and approachable way
- Occasionally, you will create and write unique, authentic and fun content to be used for our website and marketing collateral
- Support the Copy Team across vehicles, as needed
- Provides proofreading and editing services for agency material, ensuring that it is checked for accuracy of copy language (grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling), style, logos, and consistency of format
- Builds on and maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops/seminars, reviewing professional publications
- Copyedit and proofread English-language marketing content in Microsoft Word, PDF, or Hightail system for creative reviews
- Copyedit and proofread materials for web and print, including ads, brochures, white papers, PDFs, web banners, and billboards
- Communicate effectively by email, phone, or video meeting with individuals across the company, including with subject-matter experts
- Ensure that materials conform to company branding and company style
Qualifications for copyeditor
- Strong knowledge of how to apply and/or interpret information in print or online references (e.g., The Chicago Manual of Style, The Gregg Reference Manual, Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary)
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, English, or journalism preferred (or equivalent experience)
- 5 plus years writing experience
- Ad agency or financial experience a plus
- Working knowledge of financial services or other highly regulated industries preferred, but not necessary
- Years’ successful experience working remotely/virtually
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a copyeditor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for copyeditor
- Use traditional proofreader's marks to indicate edits
- Make clear, concise corrections appropriate to the context and voice of the material
- Maintain updates to the online North America Style Guide
- Copyedit creative materials, reviewing consistency, accuracy and clarity
- Comfortable working individually and within a team framework
- Implements public involvement strategies and programs for clients to facilitate communication and acceptance of projects and initiatives
- Directs the development of and approves speeches, presentation materials, correspondence, and other media for use in presentations, mailings and/or meetings
- Manages day to day operations of a staff who administer public involvement programs to promote unit presence in the marketplace consistent with the strategic plan and unit objectives
- Prepares and coordinates dissemination of facts and information about unit activities to external agencies, associations, and news organizations using print, radio and/or visual media in support of unit objectives and to promote awareness of unit products and/or services
- Identifies local and regional perceptions of the unit and its services, and makes recommendations necessary to improve perceptions
Qualifications for copyeditor
- Strong knowledge of how to apply and/or interpret information in print or online references (e.g., APA, The Chicago Manual of Style, The Gregg Reference Manual, Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary)
- 3+ years copyediting/writing for product-driven eCommerce site
- Track record of selling product with compelling copy
- Refined editing/proofreading skills
- Proactive self-starter with solid verbal and written communications
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of copyeditor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for copyeditor
- Copyedit and format business partner text, addressing errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, clarity, syntax, audience and adherence to style
- Contracts with and manages sub-consultants for public/community relations, graphic design, and other outside work when needed
- Implements comprehensive communication programs to provide effective interface between the public and company and assist employees in serving as company ambassadors through local community and trade association involvement
- Oversees compliance with rules and laws specifically outlined by state and federal regulations and those that may be requested by clients
- Helps ensures consistency of programmatic documents
- Reviews technical documents, project collateral, presentations, and other program or project documents for accuracy and consistency
- Provide light fact checking
- Writes clear, concise, and grammatically correct copy for technical documents, grants, articles, press releases, reports, presentations, talking points, and marketing collateral
- Maintain a clear and consistent brand voice
- Be familiar with commonly used style guides
Qualifications for copyeditor
- Professionalism shown by appropriate responses to challenging situations and dealing with difficult individuals with various working styles
- Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Skilled at prioritizing and handling multiple projects at one time
- Team player with ability to effectively work with different cross-functional business partners
- Degree in related field desired
- Proactive in seeking opportunities to assist others on projects
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of copyeditor. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for copyeditor
- Write high-engagement social media content that reflects the client’s brand voice
- Be comfortable working individually and within a team framework
- Passionate about good editing, writing, and grammar
- Curious about the world
- Detail oriented and willing to go the extra mile to ensure factual accuracy
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and working knowledge of Google Apps
- Able to work well under deadline
- Willing to work independently collaboratively
- Willing to take direction
- Reviewing, editing and/or rewriting of internal company content and messaging that reaches all employees
Qualifications for copyeditor
- Please note this is a temporary (non-benefit eligible) on-site position with inticipated duration of 6 months
- Experience with PDF mark-up and Google docs/sheets required
- Bachelor’s degree in English, writing, journalism/communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum of two years of professional copyediting experience, , for a news media outlet, a PR or marketing agency, or a college or university
- Master’s degree in English, writing, journalism/communications, or a related field
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, International relations, Political Science, Government, or Economics, or Foreign Language
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of copyeditor. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for copyeditor
- Learning and maintaining the company’s voice throughout all communications
- Acting as a brand ambassador to communicate our company’s brand standards and messaging standards at all levels within the company
- Working with project managers to develop communications that execute on project objectives
- Assisting with communication schedules and plans for various projects
- Working with the internal visual design team to develop design elements in support of company messaging when necessary
- Supporting all departments and business units in the company
- Copyedit patient encounter content (Undergraduate Nursing cases, Graduate Nursing cases, Medical Cases, OSCE cases) and other IHP guides and/or educational resources
- Develop and maintain effective and collegial working relationships with peers/consultants that assist in content development
- Help establish in implement a IHP Case Style Guide to be used by case authors
- Other professional responsibilities
Qualifications for copyeditor
- Previous experience as a sub-editor or copy editor is preferred
- Excellent editing, writing, grammar and proofreading skills
- Ability to operate under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Deep knowledge of international affairs
- Ability to monitor and analyze data quickly
- Passion for technology and a great understanding of social media (Twitter!)