Copy Editor

Stand Together•Arlington, VA

5d•Remote

About The Position

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society. Stand Together is seeking a strong copy editor—a key player in our mission to elevate writing standards and maintain the integrity of our content across diverse platforms. As a central figure within our copy desk, you'll be critical in refining content as we elevate our community's commitment to quality and consistency in the work we produce. In this position, your journalism or communications background will be essential for meticulously refining content. You'll ensure each narrative is grammatically sound and elevates our mission and values while maintaining clarity and eliminating jargon. Your proficiency in managing workflows and expectations will steer content from conceptual drafts to finalized, compelling copy. Mastery of a style guide and a proactive approach to its maintenance are essential, along with an appreciation for the smart integration of technology, including AI, to enhance writing quality. To be successful, you must approach work with a collaborative attitude and be adept at coaching authors to come along on an editing journey, focusing on building trust with a wide swath of internal stakeholders.

Requirements

Proven experience in a copyediting role, preferably in a fast-paced editorial environment.
Strong understanding of digital content creation, with an ability to distill complex information into engaging, audience-specific content.
Excellent command of language with an ability to enforce and abide by style guide standards.
The ability to evaluate copy for voice and tone, especially when optimizing for different audiences, including donors.
Adept at collaboration and capable of fostering a team environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining precision and attention to detail.
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing workflows and copy operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

Enhance content quality, bringing copy from good to great through meticulous editing and an understanding of impactful storytelling.
Maintain and develop our style guide, being a vanguard of standards and quality across all content.
Collaborate across teams, offering guidance and support to writers and editors, ensuring content reflects our voice and adheres to high standards.
Manage content workflows and processes to optimize efficiency and meet organizational goals.
Proactively engage with content creators, acting as a supportive challenger and ensuring resources are aptly utilized.