Copy Editor

Rockstar Games • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.
Rockstar Games is seeking a Copy Editor to join the Marketing Department at our Manhattan, NYC studios. This role is responsible for editing and proofreading copy across multiple different platforms, while ensuring a consistent voice throughout. The successful candidate will be proactive, highly organized, and have an unmatched eye for spotting out of place commas.
This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ of significant copy editing and proofreading experience with a focus on reviewing marketing copy and design layouts.
• Firm grounding in U.S. English style (AP Style, Strunk & White, etc.), usage, grammar, and punctuation.
• Impeccable proofreading and editing skills, with the ability to match various styles / voices while maintaining brand consistency throughout.
• Sharply honed attention to detail with just as much passion for the editing process as the writing process.
• Ability to review, edit, and proofread copy in a variety of situations including websites, digital advertising, product packaging, etc.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, in a milestone-based environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
• Capable of working independently while also collaborating as part of a larger team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with and understanding of technical language.
• Multilingual proficiency.
• Familiarity with Rockstar Games titles.

Responsibilities

• Copy edit and proofread both internal and external communications with an eye for quality and accuracy.
• Review physical and digital design proofs for copy adherence to original creative briefs.
• Help establish, enable, and maintain a consistent voice for Rockstar in the form of style guides, consistent nomenclature, playbooks, brand guidelines, and more.
• Lead an editorial review and governance process to improve quality and consistency of content.
• Communicate and collaborate efficiently with other members of the Marketing team, as well as cross functionally with other teams including Customer Experience and Legal.
• Keep editorial resources and guides up to date and communicate updates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees