Copy Editor

$71,760 - $71,760/Yr

Creative Circle - Coppell, TX

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Remote - Coppell, TX
Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Our global SaaS client is looking for a REMOTE, freelance Copy Editor to start in the next two weeks, 40 hours per week, for at least 13 weeks, with the possibility of extension. The Copy Editor will provide relief to a lean content team by reviewing and editing various assets, including web pages, social media posts, email copy, display copy, ebooks, presentations, and pitch decks. This person will also quickly become the resident expert on the client's editorial guidelines. The role requires a strong background in copy editing, particularly in the software and tech sectors, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. The Copy Editor will be responsible for ensuring that all content adheres to the established style and brand voice, making necessary edits to enhance clarity and engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Review assets for style, grammar, syntax, and brand voice.
  • Apply expertise on best practices for each channel/asset to make relevant edits.
  • Track changes with suggestions for copyediting.
  • Make mandatory changes based on editorial guidelines (how to use client name, product names, etc.).
  • Study and become expert on client's editorial guidelines.
  • Own the editorial guidelines and update them; use a combination of provided info plus best practices to refine how to organize the guide, use tone/brand voice, product names, copyright, legal names, etc.; grammar, syntax, style.
  • Engage in occasional communication with stakeholders, answering questions on editing, advising, and educating on best practices.
  • Work in Wrike to manage projects.

Requirements

  • 10+ years' proven copy editing experience.
  • Background working with software, SaaS, tech products.
  • Experience editing in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite, Figma.
  • Own computer and software (can provide access to online software if does not own).
  • Comfortable working at scale and volume.
  • Highly collaborative, communicative, diplomatic.
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