Senior Copy Editor

Requirements

Senior Copy Editor

Key Responsibilities

• Content Review & Editing: Edit and proofread a wide range of content—articles, reports, marketing collateral, scripts, blogs, and newsletters—for grammar, punctuation, clarity, consistency, and tone.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all copy adheres to internal style guides, brand tone, and editorial standards. Fact-check and verify information to maintain accuracy.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with writers, content strategists, marketers, and designers to ensure seamless content integration and execution.
• Style Guide Management: Maintain and update style guides and editing checklists. Ensure editorial consistency across departments and platforms.
• Mentorship: Train and mentor junior editors and copywriters, providing feedback to help enhance their writing and editing skills.
• Project Management: Prioritize and manage multiple editing projects, ensuring deadlines are consistently met without compromising quality.
• Content Strategy Support: Provide editorial insight during content planning sessions. Assist in shaping the voice and tone of new content initiatives.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 7+ years of experience in copy editing, preferably in publishing, media, corporate communications, or marketing.
• Language & Grammar Expertise: Mastery of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Excellent editorial judgment and attention to detail.
• Editorial Tools: Proficiency with editing tools such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Grammarly, and content management systems (CMS). Familiarity with AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style, or other major style guides.
• Content Types: Experience editing various content types including long-form articles, social media copy, press releases, corporate reports, and UX/UI microcopy.
• Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines efficiently.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work in a cross-functional environment and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in journalism, English, communications, or a related field.
• Experience in B2B or B2C content environments.
• Familiarity with SEO principles and digital publishing workflows