Senior Copy Editor

Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Copy Editor to join our editorial team. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a passion for maintaining the highest standards of clarity, readability, and accuracy across all platforms, including print, web, and video. This role requires a meticulous approach to editing and proofreading, as well as the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines both independently and collaboratively.

We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $45 - $54 / hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Copy Editing and Proofreading:
  • Edit and proofread editorial content across various platforms, including print, web, and video, ensuring clarity, readability, and accuracy.
  • Examine body text, headlines, decks, captions, credits, charts, and other editorial components for spelling, grammar, and style.
  • Suggest improvements in meaning, clarity, cohesiveness, balance, and identify "missing pieces," repetition, and other issues.
• Content Review:
  • Review photos and illustrations for potential content problems.
  • Check all online copy for formatting errors, broken links, and other usability flaws.
• Fact-Checking:
  • Conduct basic fact-checking when necessary to ensure the accuracy of content.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Work closely with editors and designers to ensure content meets editorial standards and objectives.
  • Exercise sensitivity to editors' objectives and writers' voices while incorporating changes that achieve clarity and correct style.
• Style Guide Contribution:
  • Contribute suggested changes to the organization-wide style guide to maintain consistency and quality.
• Workflow Management:
  • Work efficiently within established copy flow and procedures, meeting deadlines consistently.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and initiative in providing creative solutions to copy editing and other editorial challenges.

Experience Requirements:

• At least 10+ years of experience in copy editing for major magazines, newspapers, or web publications.
• Exceptional writing skills and an in-depth understanding of grammar and usage.
• Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in using editorial and content management tools.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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