Copy Editor

Job Description

Critical Mass is seeking a Copy Editor to ensure the overall quality of creative content produced for its clients. The Copy Editor will be responsible for maintaining a thorough knowledge of brand guidelines and ensuring that all creative materials are copy-accurate, content-accurate, and adhere to brand standards. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

The role involves:

• Maintaining a thorough knowledge and understanding of brand guidelines.
• Ensuring optimal quality of all communications developed for assigned clients, including grammar, spelling, consistency, and content accuracy.
• Communicating with project managers to manage time effectively.
• Partnering with writers to ensure the creative vision is achieved.
• Actively soliciting additional information from writers or the client team to ensure content/copy accuracy.
• Researching and validating content accuracy.

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of copyediting experience.
• Content editing experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of grammatical standards/styles.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to make good judgment calls.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision and direction.

What Critical Mass offers:

• Maternity and parental leave.
• Competitive benefits packages.
• Vacation, compassionate leave, sick days, and flex days.
• Access to free online services for families and new parents.
• Diversity and Inclusion Board with 12 affinity groups.
• Internal learning and development programs.
• Enterprise-wide employee discounts.