Marketing/Creative - Copy Editor Copy Editor

Mindlance
Washington, DC
Full-time

Job Description : Responsibilities :

Responsibilities :

  • Copy edits and proofreads editorial content across all platforms print, web, video and more to maintain the highest standards for clarity, readability and accuracy.
  • Examines body text, headlines, decks, captions, credits, charts and all other editorial components for spelling, grammar and style;

suggests possible improvements in meaning, clarity, cohesiveness, balance, "missing pieces," repetition and other problems.

  • Examines photos and illustrations for any possible content problems.
  • Reviews all online copy for formatting errors, broken links and other usability flaws. When necessary, provides basic fact-check.

Works efficiently and meticulously on deadline, both independently and as part of a team; is flexible and takes initiative to provide creative solutions to copy editing and other editorial problems.

  • Collaborates with editors and designers. Exercises sensitivity to editors' objectives and writers' voices, and demonstrates writing skill, in-depth grasp of grammar and usage, and analytical judgment to incorporate changes that achieve clarity and correct style.
  • Contributes suggested changes to organization-wide style guide. Works well within established copy flow and procedures.

Requirements :

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in journalism, communications, English or a related field.
  • At least + years’ experience copy editing for major magazines, newspapers or web publications.
  • 21 days ago
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