Associate Copy Editor (Remote)

SmartBug Media

Position Overview:

This position acts as the editor on a portfolio of client accounts, working directly with the client service team to create award-winning edited content for the client. The associate editor plays a key role in ensuring the quality and consistency of our work and is a core member of the team. The associate editor is responsible for editing a variety of content including blogs, long-form pieces, email, landing pages, and other miscellaneous copy.

The Day-to-Day:

• Deliver flawless edited copy in the form of blogs, e-books, case studies, headlines, web copy, emails, social, and more
• Edit copy for style, grammar, logic, flow, repetition, and to ensure its on strategy
• Maintain client editing preferences and ensure all edited content follows those preferences
• Review and update SmartBugs style guide to ensure it is an up-to-date resource beneficial to the entire organization
• Edit for both Chicago and AP styles, as needed
• Support your team to make sure deadlines are met
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship is required
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience with copy editing
• B.A. or B.S. degree is required; journalism or related field preferred
• Experience with the correct use of references and citations
• Experience editing B2B, technology, and/or finance content preferred
• Experience working remotely in similar roles preferred

Interview Process:

• Screening call with HR
• Video call with hiring manager
• Reference checking
• Final video interview with SmartBugs VP of Creative