Lamwork is hiring : Copy Editor in Chicago

Updated : Jan 01, 2025 - The Copy Editor's responsibilities include editing daily content for accuracy and quality, coordinating with leadership on metrics, and managing publications on platforms like PhillyVoice. Training in report creation is provided, alongside managing social media analysis and communication with both leadership and writers. Additional duties involve prioritizing workload, editing for various educational and professional materials, and contributing to team meetings and newsletter production.

A Review of Professional Skills and Functions for Copy Editor

1. Copy Editor Duties

• Script Editing & Writing : Edit and write both short- and long-form scripts for existing and new video franchises, spanning a variety of social media platforms.
• Editorial Guidance : Provide editorial guidance and constructive feedback to scriptwriters.
• Content Brainstorming & Meeting Participation : Take part in weekly content brainstorms and production meetings.
• Concept Pitching & Refining : Pitch new concepts for video franchises and assist in refining existing ones.
• Voice-over & On-Camera Recording : Record voice-overs and on-camera reads for video content series.
• Team Collaboration : Collaborate with team members to ensure the production of high-quality work.
• Video Production Assistance : Assist in other tasks (headlines, design, scheduling) related to video production and / or distribution channels.
• Content Writing & Management : Write and manage content for ad campaigns, email campaigns, social media, and the website blog.
• Blog & Article Creation : Create interesting blogs and articles to attract the attention of corporate clients.
• Creative Content Creation : Create creative content for feeds and spark interest & discussion on LinkedIn and Facebook.
• Article Coordination : Coordinate with the marketing and design team to illustrate articles.
• Market Familiarization : Familiarize oneself with the product, target audience, and competitors in the market.
• Content Editing : Edit content from the analyst and editorial teams, ensuring that all copy and charts meet Morning Consult’s standards and adhere to style.
• Headline Creation : Ensure that every piece of content has a clear, punchy headline for all content.
• Standards Compliance : Help the Standards Editor with ensuring that the Content Team adheres to the best practices and standards.
• Opinion Piece Editing : Help the Standards Editor with editing and curating opinion pieces so that they are high quality and from authoritative sources.
• Proofreading and Formatting : Proofread, format, and finalize a variety of legal contracts and reports including proposals, client engagement letters, work orders, service level agreements, management reports, and miscellaneous correspondence.
• Document Assembly : Assemble documents primarily using Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.
• Approval Verification : Verify proper approval documentation for all work products when final reports are near completion.
• Project Distribution : Distribute completed projects via electronic means or mail in a timely manner.
• Style Adherence : Adhere to BKD style guidelines.
• Deadline Management : Consistently meet deadlines.
• Confidentiality and Professionalism : Maintain confidentiality and perform duties with professionalism and integrity.

3. Copy Editor Responsibilities

4. Copy Editor Job Summary

5. Copy Editor Accountabilities

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