Copy Editor

Copy Editor Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Copy Editor to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Trimming copy to fit layouts Writing captions Checking by-lines and credits are correct and page numbers against latest flat plan;
• Helping to maintain the editorial standard of excellence;
• Writing catchy headers, blurbs and cover lines;
• Review and revise content for accuracy and quality, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax;
• Performs other duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time;
• Check facts and look out for potential legal issues such as libel and copyright issues;
• Stay up-to-date with the latest editing guidelines and best practices;
• Proofread printed publications, including magazines, books, and collaterals;
• Ensuring appropriate style and tone and that all copy is reader friendly (i.e.: easy to understand and a pleasure to read);
• Checking consistency of straps, blurbs, captions, pull quotes, fonts, and general design style;
• Ensure copy is in line with each brand’s style and voice;
• Ensure captions and images are correct;
• Correcting factual and language errors;
• Ensure correct tone, clarity, structure, and logic;
• Develop and update in-house style guide with the editorial manager as required.

Requirements:

• Proofreading;
• Copy Editing;
• Open for Fresh Graduates;
• Highly energetic, motivated, and can work with minimum supervision;
• Management Skills – planning, leading, organizing and controlling;
• High attention to detail and excel in a deadline-driven environment;
• Willing to work on shifting schedule;
• Sharp eye, writing experience, and good grammar knowledge;
• Patient, hardworking and can work well with a team;
• Copywriting;
• Must have a team approach, work well with others and can build relationships across all parties (internal teams and clients);
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communication, Journalism or related area;
• Feature Writing;
• Excellent written and communication skills;
• Must be willing to work in a graveyard shift/shifting schedule.