Copy Editor

2 Months ago • 3 Years + • Editorial

Job Summary

Job Description

Onward Search seeks a Copy Editor for a hybrid, contract position (4-6 months) with a leading marketing team. Responsibilities include proofreading and copyediting print and electronic materials, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to AP and Chicago style guides. This role involves verifying facts and statistics, updating marketing materials, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, collaborating with internal teams, managing project schedules, and utilizing copy editing tools. Experience in finance, pharmaceuticals, or medical sectors is preferred. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and a keen ability to work across diverse teams.
Must have:
  • 3+ years copy editing experience
  • AP & Chicago style guide proficiency
  • Excellent written & verbal communication
  • Strong organizational & project management skills
  • Proofreading & copyediting skills
  • Fact verification & content accuracy
  • Compliance with legal & regulatory standards
Good to have:
  • Finance, pharmaceutical, or medical sector experience
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision benefits
  • 401k program

Job Details

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We are currently seeking a Copy Editor for a hybrid, contract position with a leading marketing team.

As a Copy Editor, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the quality, clarity, and accuracy of marketing materials across various channels. Working closely with internal teams, you will help manage projects, maintain content integrity, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Proofread and copyedit both print and electronic materials to ensure consistency, accuracy, and adherence to style guides (AP and Chicago Manual of Style).
  • Verify facts, statistics, and content from both internal and external sources, adjusting material as needed based on target audience and guidelines.
  • Update and maintain marketing materials, including quarterly updates, statistical information, and disclosures (investment, risk, legal/compliance).
  • Adjust content to meet specific formatting and sizing requirements for digital and print platforms.
  • Ensure all content complies with legal and regulatory standards by staying up-to-date with changes in compliance language.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve any issues related to content accuracy, project timelines, and deliverables.
  • Manage project schedules and assist in tracking progress to ensure timely completion of all tasks.
  • Use various copy editing tools and resources, including style guides, to maintain high editorial standards.
  • Leverage knowledge in finance, pharmaceuticals, or medical sectors to accurately edit specialized materials, as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years of copy editing experience.
  • Experience within financial, pharmaceutical, or medical sectors strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in grammar, punctuation, and style, with a deep understanding of AP and Chicago Manual of Style.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen ability to work across diverse teams.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.

Job Details:

  • Type: Contract (4–6 months)
  • Schedule: Hybrid
  • Pay: $30–$34/hr, paid weekly, benefits eligible
  • Parking: Not covered

If you’re an experienced Copy Editor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating with teams to ensure flawless content, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team that values creativity, precision, and growth!

Employer Details:

  • Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
  • Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
  • Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
  • Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
  • Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.

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