Senior Copy Editor & Proofreader

Comcast-posted 8 months ago
$33 - $50/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
New York, NY
Broadcasting and Content Providers
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Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast. Job Summary Onsite Position: NY - New York, 105 Wooster Street (4 days in office; 1 day remote, Monday OR Friday) Hours: 9:45am - 6:45pm Monday through Friday, OT based on business needs. Summary: We are seeking a creative individual to join an in-house advertising and communications agency for the Xfinity brand of products and services. Primarily based in New York City, the agency produces creative content for all advertising channels, including TV, digital, social, radio, in-store, and print, as well as extensive video production for various online and in-house needs. This is a unique opportunity to work for a Fortune 500 company with an award-winning brand and culture. Xfinity is BrandZ's 2019 #20 most valuable global brand and Comcast NBCUniversal was named one of the 2019 FORTUNE “Best Big Companies to Work For,” ranking #3 on the inaugural list. Comcast NBCUniversal has also been recognized on the Best Workplaces for Women, Parents, Diversity, and Millennials lists. As the Senior Copy Editor/Proofreader, you will collaborate with the creative and production teams to copy edit and proofread TV ads, print ads, OOH, retail, banners, social media, mobile applications, technical documents, newsletters, and corporate communications.

  • Collaborate with creative, accounts, project management, and production to review the content and layout of advertising tactics.
  • Review content for spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors; format/style inconsistencies; sense and clarity.
  • Make recommendations to enhance readability and conciseness.
  • Align projects with brand standards and AP Stylebook.
  • Perform all editorial reviews (i.e., initial full-edit through release), including cold read, word for word, check changes, fact-check, and final read at designated times in the project's life cycle.
  • Attend kickoff, status, and other project-related meetings.
  • Stand in for editorial manager during absences, overseeing tasks and maintaining workflow standards.
  • Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, or Communications.
  • 4-7+ years of experience in copy editing and proofreading, preferably within an agency environment.
  • Excellent editing and proofreading skills with a diligent eye for detail, language, flow, and grammar.
  • Knowledge of AP Stylebook.
  • Ability to understand brand and style guidelines and apply them to copy.
  • Proficiency in Workfront Proof, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Office 365 a plus.
  • Is a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit who can edit and proofread a project at all stages of the editorial process.
  • Has excellent grammar skills and attention to detail, the ability to adhere to a strict set of writing standards, and strong time management skills to operate within deadlines.
  • Can work autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excels in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Communicates and interacts effectively with peers, project management, production, and accounts across all topics from business to creative.
  • Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees.
  • An array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.
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