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Motion Recruitment Partners Copy Editor in Irving, Texas
Copy Editor
Irving , Texas
100% Remote
Contract
$23/hr - $25/hr
Our client, a Top-ranked national direct marketing agency, is seeking a Copy Editor for a contract opportunity.
The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of experience in copy editing, proofreading, quality assurance, journalism or copywriting, preferably in marketing communications or direct marketing. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining excellence in all areas of proofreading and copy editing, along with miscellaneous tasks in support of on-demand marketing communications campaign management.
High attention to detail, time management, and prioritizing daily work are critical to success in the role. The applicant should have a passion for hunting typos while demonstrating topnotch editing and command of the English language, especially the written form, as well as sound judgment and an enthusiasm for automotive marketing communications. The position requires accuracy under the pressure of extremely tight deadlines, with a strong work ethic toward getting tasks completed, even with competing priorities. Must have excellent computer skills.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Edit and proofread copy to ensure there are no grammatical, syntax, formatting, or style errors
• Perform a thorough and precise review process, followed by a detailed comparison of all final copy to back-up documents in order to reduce in-market errors
• Check accuracy of all brands, products, logos, legal disclaimers, trademarks and copyrights
• Verify all phone numbers and URLs are accurate and functioning
• Work with cross-functional teams to achieve 100% accuracy on all marketing collateral • Maintain a library of current brand standards for multiple brands
• Maintain quality control procedure documentation and make recommendations to improve, as necessary
• Strong communication and administration skills are essential
• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and will require no direct supervision
Technical Requirements
• Basic Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel)
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style and proofreaders’ marks
• Attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a remote location
• Salesforce and Adobe experience is a plus
Education
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Posted by: Heather Allen
Specialization: Technical Writing/Training