Marketing Copy Editor

Benchmark Education Company•New Rochelle, NY

4d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Benchmark Education Company is seeking a detail-oriented Copy Editor to join our marketing team. In this role, you'll ensure that all promotional and marketing materials—both print and digital—reflect our commitment to educational excellence and our mission to inspire lifelong learning through literacy, language, and knowledge development. You'll be the guardian of clarity, consistency, and quality across all customer-facing marketing communications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 3 – 5 years of experience as a copy editor, preferably in publishing, education or marketing.
Exceptional command of grammar, punctuation, and AP/Chicago Manual of Style
Strong attention to detail with ability to spot inconsistencies and errors
Understanding of educational publishing terminology and K-12 market preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with project management tools
Basic understanding of CMS platforms and HTML helpful
Excellent time management and ability to prioritize competing deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

Edit and proofread marketing materials including catalogs, sales sheets, email campaigns, web copy, social media content, advertisements, and promotional collateral
Ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to brand voice and style guidelines
Verify product information, pricing, ISBNs, and educational specifications
Review materials for grammatical correctness, punctuation, and spelling
Maintain and apply company style guide and editorial standards across all marketing channels
Flag inconsistencies in messaging, tone, or brand representation
Conduct fact-checking for educational claims and product descriptions
Collaborate with design team to ensure copy fits layouts without compromising message clarity
Partner with marketing, sales, product development, and editorial teams to maintain messaging alignment
Provide constructive feedback to content creators and copywriters
Meet tight deadlines while managing multiple projects simultaneously
Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute to content strategy discussions
Adapt editing approach for various formats (print catalogs, websites, emails, social media, video scripts)
Review digital assets for accessibility and user experience