Copyeditor

New York Road Runners • New York, NY

4d • $76,000 - $80,000

About The Position

New York Road Runners is seeking a detail-oriented Copyeditor to support the organization’s editorial standards across marketing, communications, and content platforms. Reporting to the Director of Editorial Content, the Copyeditor will play a key role in ensuring clarity, accuracy, consistency, and brand voice across a wide range of written materials. This role is responsible for copyediting and proofreading content that supports NYRR’s races, programs, partnerships, and storytelling efforts. Materials include digital content, marketing and operational communications, editorial content, press materials, and race-related publications. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and comfortable working across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment, particularly around major events such as the TCS New York City Marathon.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of professional copyediting or editorial experience
• Exceptional attention to detail and command of grammar, punctuation, and editorial style
• Experience copyediting across digital, marketing, and editorial formats
• Familiarity with AP Style and ability to maintain organizational style guidelines
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing, or a related field
• Excellent written communication and editorial judgment
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong time management and deadline management
• Ability to balance precision with efficiency in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work with diverse teams
• Commitment to maintaining consistent brand voice and editorial quality
• Comfortable balancing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for NYRR’s mission and storytelling that elevates the running community
• All staff are required to work the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon, RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, and the TCS NYC Marathon.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in sports, running, or mission-driven organizations is a plus

Responsibilities

• Copyedit and proofread content across NYRR’s digital platforms, including NYRR.org race pages, informational site content, and short-form digital content such as social media captions
• Review marketing and operational communications—including email campaigns and member communications—for grammar, clarity, tone, and consistency
• Copyedit press releases and other external communications produced by the communications team
• Review and edit scripts, captions, and text elements associated with video and multimedia content
• Copyedit and proofread race-related publications and materials, including media guides, runner guides, event programs, and other editorial assets tied to NYRR races
• Review printed event materials such as signage, pocket guides, and race-day communications to ensure accuracy and clarity
• Copyedit organizational publications and communications, including the annual Impact Report, membership materials, and other community-facing content
• Maintain NYRR’s editorial style guidelines while collaborating with writers, marketers, designers, and internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery across all content platforms
• Support additional copy writing needs as requested

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level