Associate Copy Editor
Epsilon
- Oak Lawn, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Applies basic marketing knowledge and strong spelling and grammatical skills to proofread and edit copy under the direction of the Managing Copy Editor or more senior Copy Editor.
- Begins to learn client-specific style guides to identify on-strategy, on-brand copy and tone of voice, and verify trademarks, copyrights and legal information.
- Shadows senior Copy Editors to observe, learn and understand the creative process and develop Copy Editing skills.
- Supports senior Copy Editors with basic copy-editing tasks, fact-checking, and research.
- Rewrites copy when necessary to improve clarity and readability and offers solutions to improve user experience.
- Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines with unexpected rush requests.
- Communicates effectively and learns how to collaborate with other team members.
- 1-3 years of copy-editing experience; marketing background or knowledge preferred.
- Bachelor's degree and/or professional certification in relevant field(s) required.
- Excellent command of the English language; fluent in grammar rules and commonly accepted usage (Associated Press Stylebook and/or Chicago Manual of Style).
- Basic understanding of editing tools in Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Word & PowerPoint; experience with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Jira and/or Litmus software ideal.
- Comfortable supporting more senior Copy Editors, working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Requires accurate completion of the proofreading examination as administered and evaluated by the Managing Copy Editor.
- Our Culture: https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/our-culture-epsilon
- Life at Epsilon: https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/epic-blog
- DE&I: https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion
- CSR: https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/corporate-social-responsibility