Job Description
You have experience with storytelling in all its forms: articles, blogs, videos, websites, social media, podcasts, infographics and more.
As Copy Editor, you'll be responsible for a full spectrum of content editing, proofreading and writing needs, both long-form and short. You will develop an understanding of the brand standards of our newest client, a global computer software company, and gain institutional knowledge to maintain cohesiveness and consistency when proofreading or copy editing a client’s marketing components.
You will have opportunities to mentor other writers and editors with less experience than you, helping them grow in their career. You'll report to our Content Director and work collaboratively within a larger creative team that partners with strategists, technologists, and SEO analysts to create content that is not only creative, but also performance driven.
Responsibilities
Write, edit, and create engaging, compelling stories in a variety of content formats, optimizing content for SEO
Create, maintain, and follow internal client style guides and ensure content resonates with our client's tone, style, and strategic objectives
Provide rigorous scrutiny of copy to identify and mark up any errors or queries regarding grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and client style/terminology nuances
Collaborate with Art Directors, Designers, and Strategy Partners to concept ideas for stories and unique, creative ways to tell them
Present your work to clients and provide POVs, addressing client feedback and concerns while honoring best practices
Give and receive constructive feedback and offer guidance and mentorship to junior writers and editors
Meet deadlines and negotiate timelines in a productive, solution-oriented manner
Must be based within commutable distance to our NYC office.