Copy Editor

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

We’re hiring a Copy Editor for a hybrid, full-time 6-month contract opportunity in Downtown Los Angeles with one of our premier financial services clients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly collaborative marketing team within a respected and regulated industry.

As the Copy Editor, you’ll play a critical role in reviewing and editing both print and digital marketing materials for clarity, consistency, and compliance. The ideal candidate brings a keen eye for detail, a strong editorial background, and experience working in regulated sectors like finance, healthcare, or pharmaceuticals. Familiarity with French-language materials is a bonus, though not required.

This hybrid role requires onsite presence in the Downtown LA office on Tuesdays through Thursdays, transitioning to Monday through Thursday beginning September 8, 2025.

Pay Rate: $30–$34/hour (paid weekly) + benefits!

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread marketing content for grammar, style, tone, accuracy, and brand consistency.

• Ensure all facts and statistics are verified using internal and external sources.

• Apply editorial standards using internal style guides as well as AP and Chicago Manual of Style.

• Manage recurring updates for existing content, including legal disclaimers and statistical data.

• Confirm updates are accurately reflected across digital platforms and tools.

• Monitor evolving compliance language and update content to meet regulatory standards.

• Maintain and update internal style guides and editorial resources.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timelines and project goals are met.

• Assist in managing deliverables and flagging content challenges when needed.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional copyediting experience.

• Mastery of grammar, punctuation, and editorial style.

• Knowledge of compliance and legal content considerations.

• Detail-oriented with strong editorial judgment and analytical skills.

• Comfortable working across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Familiarity with financial services or other regulated industries is highly preferred.

• Experience editing French-language content is a plus, but not required.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) Program

• Commuter Benefit

• eLearning and Education Reimbursement

• Ongoing Training & Development
  Eligibility requires working 30+ hours/week and a minimum 10-week assignment.

If you’re a detail-driven editor ready to contribute to a high-impact marketing team, apply today! Our team at Onward Search is here to support your success—through every step of the hiring process.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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