Our client is seeking a Marketing Content Editor to add to their growing team. This is a long-term, remote opportunity (EST hours).
Responsibilities include:
Cross-reference information to ensure content is accurate, relevant, and up to dateUnderstand intended audience and where they are in the customer journey to ensure copy meets their needs
Proofread text and provide clear direction on content edits at various stages of the writing process
Review creative briefs and job tickets to identify purpose, and make sure requests have been met and all direction has been incorporated
Review assets to ensure copy is engaging, informative, actionable, and optimized for conversion
Apply consistency across all assets
Keep abreast of trends in content and style
Provide clear feedback and guidance to writers
Reference and follow style guides to meet the needs of partner brand preferences, style, and tone
Work in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
Minimum Skills/Education:
3-5 years copy editing experience
Solid communicator, collaborator, and team player
Experience working in marketing or advertising a plus
Experience editing a range of digital and print content (web, email, SEO, PPC, social, presentations, white papers)
Experience editing B2C and B2B communications
Meticulous and detail-oriented
Strong organization and time management skills
Ability to work in a busy environment juggling multiple priorities
Proficiency with applying the principles of AP style, with the ability to adjust or bend rules for marketing purposes when needed to different types of writing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language
Ability to remain detailed-oriented and focused when processing large amounts of text
Willingness to collaborate with a creative team of writers, graphic designers, and others
Strong computer skills, especially using Microsoft 365
Basic knowledge of legal issues involved in publishing, such as libel and plagiarism
Mastery of spelling, grammar and punctuation errors and ability to make constructive suggestions
Knowledge of media production and communication a plus
Knowledge of working in a SCRUM environment is a plus.
Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or marketing preferred. Related fields and experience considered