Copy Editor Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

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We need an experienced Copy Editor in our team who is passionate about elevating the quality, readability, and consistency of our training content. You bring a proven ability to efficiently edit technical copy. You excel at asking questions that the writer may not have considered. You understand that changing the words can change the meaning in unexpected ways, so you are diligent about understanding the intent of the copy that you are editing. You also know how to balance editing demands with time constraints. In this role, you will review a myriad of deliverables – everything from training presentations to lab exercises to exam questions to data sheets and other client-facing communications. You will help establish standards to improve consistency, repeatability, and translation efficiency.

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We are recruiting a Copy Editor to join our team. This position is responsible for reviewing copy for grammar, punctuation, clarity, style, and flow. Also ensures accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established formats. Works under general supervision.

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Reads and copy edits news stories, special reports, commentary, and analysis daily to meet deadlines. Checks for grammar, punctuation, clarity, style, and flow.
Ensures accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established formats. Follows company style manual, among other resources.
Directs style or content questions and issues to editors or supervisor as needed.
Provides guidance to writers, editors, etc., regarding style questions.
- Monitors document status in Content Management System.
- May work late hours if necessary.
- Adheres to established deadlines.

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Job summary 3

We’re looking for a highly skilled, detail-obsessed, professional Copy Editor with a great attitude and ridiculously high work ethic. The perfect candidate has at least five years of experience in professional copy editing and is comfortable with The Associated Press Stylebook and The Chicago Manual of Style. Ideally, this is an editor with experience editing magazine articles, web content and marketing assets.

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Ensure every written piece is edited and promptly returned to the original writer for finalization.
- Strive for mastery in The AP Stylebook and The Chicago Manual standards.
- Demonstrate proficiency in editing electronically with Microsoft Word’s “Track Changes” feature.
- Serve as fact-checker to verify the accuracy of statistics, Scripture references, names, dates, phone numbers, addresses, URLs, etc. in every written piece.

Requirements & Skills 3

5-7 years of professional copy editing experience
Working knowledge of AP and/or Chicago Style Guides
- Copy editing certification preferred
- Strong communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively with writers, marketers, content strategists and team leaders
- An open mind and teachable spirit

Job summary 4

We’re looking for a Copy Editor who’s the right mix of grammar geek and wordsmith to work onsite within our email creative team. You’ll need to be as comfortable playing in the copyeditor space as you are in the digital writer space. You’ll write and edit copy in brand voice and style, and review content with the customer experience in mind. You’ll need a positive attitude, and you must understand the benefits of the process and how to use it to deliver the best results. We’ll expect you to collaborate within your core team of project manager and designer, as well as with a variety of partners.

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Review and proof emails created by in-house teams and third-party designers for alignment with email best practices, corporate editorial standards and brand voice.
Provide direction to designers using Acrobat and G Suite apps.
Work with multiple lines of business and creative teams as an email subject matter expert to develop new email marketing assets or update existing creative work.
- Work with brand and business teams for multi-stage internal reviews and approvals.
- Work within tight schedules and deadlines.
- Work within regulatory and accessibility compliance guidelines.

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We're looking for people to join our mission to provide world-class digital marketing solutions to businesses around the world.

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Edit an array of content types from blog posts to sales copy to long form content
Work with different publishers on the web/in the media, ranging from entertainment and lifestyle to industry-specific opportunities
Find flexibility in an independent contractor position, as you tackle assignments from the location of your choosing

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Backgrounds spanning any and all industries
Exceptional communication skills
- Flexible schedule
- Extreme care of content and demonstrated attention to detail
- Requires a reliable laptop, office equipment, and Internet access

Job summary 6

We are currently seeking a qualified Copy Editor.

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Review all text and correct typos, poor sentence structure, duplicate passages, and other mistakes not previously addressed by quality control.
Review documents for formatting rules, including tables and figures
Other duties as assigned by the project director or assignee.

Requirements & Skills 6

Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or other relevant degree.
Proven professional experience in editing documents.
Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Computer literate, with full competency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Minimum 5 years of editing experience.
- Oral and written fluency in English required.

Job summary 7

We’re looking for an experienced Copy Editor in search of perfection. The right candidate is an avid reader with a sharp eye, a tenacious spirit and fantastic time-management skills.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Check for and correct errors in grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation.
Check for technical consistency in spelling, capitalization, numerals, hyphenation and more to adhere to the AP Stylebook.
Check for factually incorrect statements.
- Check for inconsistency within the story.
- Check for inconsistency within the layout.
- Ensure all hyperlinks go where they should.

Requirements & Skills 7

A robust knowledge of AP Style.
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or English.
Minimum of three years of relevant, professional work experience in an editorial department.
Must have a keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.
Must be able to remain teachable and work effectively both individually and with a team.
- Must be flexible and able to adjust priorities as new projects come in.
- Must have an inquisitive mind and a solution-oriented personality.
- Must have a passionate opinion about the Oxford comma.

Job summary 8

The Copy Editor copyedits and proofreads all materials developed by the education team as well as content-related material from marketing and other departments as needed.

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Edit marketing copy, including blog posts, outgoing communication, website copy, and newsletters, for content, grammar, spelling, and style
Ensure accuracy of all statistics and quotes and work with content team to correct any potential legal issues, broken links, misinformation, etc.
Maintain organization and naming conventions of content files on internal server

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Job summary 9

We are in need of a Copy Editor who can take charge and produce positive results. In this role, you are reviewing all print and online project materials and ensuring that we are accurately represented at all times by the highest standards of excellence for external and internal communications. Reviewing time-sensitive, top-tier publications, the Copy Editor must understand priorities and undertake projects to meet demanding deadlines while juggling multiple assignments.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Review content thoroughly for factual accuracy, institutional information, grammar, and design consistency with brand style
- Collaborate with graphic/web designers and writers/editors to ensure product is accurate and error free
- Responsible for catching errors before the publication goes to print
- Other editing duties as they present themselves

Requirements & Skills 9

4 year degree preferred
1-2 years of editing or related experience
Strong communication skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks under deadline

Job summary 10

We are currently seeking a Copy Editor.

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Create and implement content strategies for curated stories
Write and edit headlines, captions, and more
- Review graphics and content prior to posting for accuracy, grammar and brand voice
- Ensure all published content is within brand voice
- Collaborate with editors and producers to develop new content

Requirements & Skills 10

2+ years similar experience
- Experience with content marketing
- Strong eye for details with editing and grammar
- Passion with current events and pop culture

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