Copy Editor

Marcus Thomas LLC

1d • $30 - $35

About The Position

As a Copy Editor at Marcus Thomas, you will help ensure the accuracy, consistency and quality of agency work. The role primarily involves proofreading, copy editing and fact-checking a wide range of client-facing and internal materials, including ads, catalogs, videos, layouts, reports, presentations and proposals. You will work closely with the Managing Copy Editor, project managers, administrative assistants and teams across creative, media, public relations, social, digital strategy and technology to ensure work follows conventions for spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax and AP style.

This is a fast-paced, deadline-driven individual contributor role requiring strong language skills, attention to factual accuracy and an enjoyment of collaboration. Success includes learning the agency’s intake and Hive workflows, independently handling proofreading assignments, delivering accurate edits on time, serving as a resource on style and fact-checking, and helping develop style guides and improve proofreading practices.

Requirements

• At least three years of professional proofreading or copy editing experience, preferably in journalism, publishing, marketing or another deadline-driven editorial environment; equivalent professional experience may substitute for a degree.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with short-term daily deadlines.
• Rigorous attention to detail and quality, with a strong ability to catch errors.
• Strong spelling and grammar skills.
• Resourcefulness in checking factual information and spelling, including product names, place names, people's names and websites.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain flexible as priorities change.
• Collaborative, dependable approach and willingness to adjust priorities to meet changing deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and in person.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and ability to learn workflow and review tools such as Hive.
• Ability to work well on a team and collaborate with individuals across disciplines.
• Ability to communicate concerns, solve problems with colleagues, and share or trade assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience proofreading for an advertising agency, in-house marketing team or publisher.
• Experience creating or maintaining editorial or brand style guides.
• Experience fact-checking content for publication or broadcast.

Responsibilities

• Monitor email for incoming assignments and coordinate with the Managing Copy Editor to share and assign work and manage deadlines.
• Proofread and copy edit client-facing and internal materials across the agency, correcting errors, inconsistencies and style issues.
• Review Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, Excel files, PDFs and materials routed through Studio or Hive.
• Manage a varying workload of proofreading assignments and adapt to changing deadlines and priorities.
• Check grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting and consistency with style guides, using checklists, client style guides and other tools.
• Research information to verify factual accuracy, including names, phone numbers, URLs, product names and trademarks.
• Assist in creating and maintaining agency and client style guides.
• Learn and support technology needed for the copy editing function, including Hive.
• Assist with special copy editing projects as assigned.
• Adapt and improve proofreading practices in coordination with the Managing Copy Editor.

Benefits

• Flexible time-off policy, with most employees taking approximately four to six weeks annually.
• Twelve weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Telemedicine and behavioral health resources.
• Wellness and creative stipends.
• Phone plan support and partner discounts.
• 401(k) with company contributions.
• Student loan repayment support and college savings options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed