Manager, Copy Editing

Targetbase•Irving, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a data-driven, strategic marketing agency, we believe our clients become stronger when they leverage the wealth of information consumers provide every day. At Targetbase, we integrate technology, analytics, creative, digital and strategy to create a better consumer experience, which improves consumer engagement and drives a more profitable outcome for clients. JOB SCOPE & PURPOSE As a Copy Editor Manager, you are responsible for quality assurance of all creative materials. Additionally, you are the lead on developing the Targetbase standards and is a knowledge holder for New Business FAQs. As the Copy Editor Manager, you will also serve as a backup for copywriters.

Requirements

5+ years of copyediting experience in an agency environment
Content editing experience
Management experience leading Copy Editing and QA team members minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment where resources are often shared across programs
Knowledge of general advertising and/or direct marketing/CRM best practices required
Working knowledge of Workfront or other tracking and project management software
Bachelor’s Degree in English or Journalism
Solid PC skills and Microsoft software experience (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Expert knowledge of grammatical standards and styles (APA, AP, MLA, Chicago)
Demonstrated ability to lead work across several different teams and competing initiatives
Quality and overall impact of deliverables: Strives to achieve executional excellence.
Effectively communicate comprehensive review of all produced content
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Overtime as necessary
Travel as necessary
Candidates must local to the Dallas-Fort Worth area and willing to be onsite in the Irving office 3 days a week.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to pharmaceutical industry highly preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures optimal quality of all communications developed for assigned clients, including grammar, spelling, consistency, and content accuracy
Communicates with project managers to manage time
Partners with the writers to ensure that the creative vision is achieved; actively solicits additional information from writers or client team to ensure content/copy is accurate
Researches and validates content accuracy
Leads copy editors in representing Targetbase and maintaining Targetbase standards; assists in PR forums for Targetbase when necessary
Is a knowledge holder for client style guides; keeps up to date style guides for clients for internal purposes and for the client (including the legal requirements)
Maintains thorough knowledge and understanding of client brand guidelines
Works with Creative teams during concept stage to ensure the client’s goals, requests, and needs are met (copyediting)
Manages time within team’s expectations; efficiently delivers product and has solutions for bottlenecks
Acts as a knowledge holder for the voice and brand of Targetbase