Associate Copy Editor (Future Opportunity)

ICF•Reston, VA

1d•Remote

About The Position

This role is contingent upon contract award. While not an immediate opening, we are actively interviewing and may extend offers in anticipation of the award, with start dates dependent upon contract finalization. ICF Next is looking for a skilled and passionate Associate Copy Editor to help make our written communications shine. Join our growing Creative Studio of mission-driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists who love what we do. ICF Next brings together strategy, creativity, data, and technology to solve real problems. We work with organizations facing complex challenges across energy, public health, climate, and more. The work is not just about communication. It is about helping people understand, engage, and take action. Our teams build integrated campaigns and experiences that connect with people and hold together across channels. The work needs to be clear, useful, and built to perform. If it does not resonate, it does not work.

Requirements

Two to five years of professional experience in editing; government, advertising agency, or consultancy experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree in English, advertising, communications, or a related field.
Exceptional editorial skills, including proofreading and copy editing marketing copy, fact checking, and reviewing layout.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and shared workspaces.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Familiarity with adherence to editorial style guides; knowledge of AP style preferred.
Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills with the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment, juggling multiple competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

Support public and private sector clients in tackling issues such energy efficiency, disease prevention, child welfare, disaster preparedness, and more.
Demonstrate exceptional editorial skills, including correcting issues with grammar, spelling, punctuation, accuracy, layout, style, and consistency.
Provide editorial review on a wide variety of materials, including online and social content, reports, and marketing collateral.
Collaborate with other editors, other Creative Studio members, and account teams to develop and deliver exceptional work.
Ensure that all work is consistent with established brand guidelines and strategy, and maintain up-to-date editorial guidelines.
Promote and update editorial policies, standards, and procedures to ensure adherence to them across the agency.