Editorial Specialist

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 an Editorial Specialist for a prominent financial client in Downtown Los Angeles. This is a 6+ month contract position with a hybrid schedule, requiring 3 days onsite each week.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the marketing team by ensuring the delivery of high-quality content across both print and digital platforms. As an Editorial Specialist, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage content revisions, and help maintain compliance with industry regulations. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact marketing campaigns while ensuring the materials you produce align with the company’s brand standards and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Review & Editing: Copyedit and proofread marketing materials, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency in tone and style. You’ll verify facts and ensure all materials comply with regulatory disclosure requirements.
• Content Updates: Update materials to reflect the latest data, statistics, and regulatory changes. You’ll ensure content is compliant, error-free, and meets all size and formatting constraints across both digital and print platforms.
• Compliance Monitoring: Monitor and apply updates to compliance language, ensuring all materials adhere to legal and regulatory standards. You’ll assess and revise existing content as needed to remain in compliance.
• Style Consistency: Stay current on any updates to style guides and apply them to maintain consistency across all marketing materials and communications.
• Research & Data Assistance: Assist in content development by conducting research, gathering data, and providing approved backup materials for fact-checking purposes.
• Content Development & Liaison: Support story development and rewrite materials for different audiences. You will also act as a liaison with external agencies to ensure that all content meets review and approval standards.

Qualifications:

• Strong editorial skills with a keen understanding of grammar, punctuation, and style guides.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with MS Excel for basic data input, sorting, and chart manipulation (preferred).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• 1-3 years of editorial experience in a professional setting.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning and Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development

To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the assignment must last a minimum of 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications for this role and are ready to contribute your expertise, apply now! Our team at Onward Search is here to guide you through the interview process and help you secure this exciting opportunity.

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.