Digital Copy Editor

Guidepoint • New York, NY

23h • $55,000 - $60,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Guidepoint Insights enables clients to make better-informed decisions through well-researched and skillfully moderated teleconferences, in-person events, and its teleconference transcript library. Comprised of former investment professionals and sell-side equity research analysts, the content generated from the Insights Team features experts from Guidepoint’s proprietary global network and covers a wide range of topics to facilitate investment research.
We are looking to add an experienced Digital Copy Editor to join our team. Guided by superior proofreading skills, sharp editorial judgment, keen technical awareness, and digital savvy, this person would help manage and maintain the company’s growing digital library of teleconferences by ensuring that all supporting text reflects Guidepoint’s standards for quality and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or a related discipline from a 4-year college or university
• 2+ years of copy editing and/or digital media experience, preferably in business- or industry-focused content
• Working knowledge of AP writing styles; experience following in-house guideline
• Digital media editing or writing experience, including familiarity with SEO best practices
• Computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office or equivalent suites, CRM and/or CMS systems, and business communication and collaboration platforms
• Proven ability to excel in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a positive attitude
• Completion of a transcript editing test upon request

Responsibilities

• Exercise outstanding editorial judgment to guarantee timely, high-quality output of client-generated, client-facing transcripts: conversations between analysts and subject-matter experts
• Proofread text and perform basic copy edits for consistency, accuracy, and clarity based on AP style, in-house style, and fundamental grammatical standards
• Anonymize transcripts by redacting personally identifiable information such as speaker names
• Redact additional information as the compliance team sees fit
• Create transcript titles based on in-house guidelines
• Identify key companies discussed; help catalog a digital library of transcripts
• Communicate as part of a team of digital copy editors to ensure high editorial quality

Benefits

• 15 PTO days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Will match up to 10% of employee contribution for 401(k), life insurance, paid time-off and parental leave plans
• Commuter benefits and a corporate gym rate
• Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform
• Free snacks and beverages in the office
• Friday happy hour and “Summer Fridays”
• Year-round corporate athletic league
• Casual work environment, team building, and other social events

What This Job Offers

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