Copy Editor

1 month ago

Washington, United States TD International Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Summary

TDI — the strategic advisory and risk intelligence firm — is currently looking for a Part-Time Copy Editor to join our Due Diligence and Investigations (DD&I) practice. This is a remote evening position supporting the operations of our Washington, D.C. office. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a keen eye for detail used to ensure all deliverables conform to internal standards within a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

Candidates will be asked to complete an assessment to evaluate these skills.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Editing reports and other materials to ensure accuracy and consistency with TDI's formatting and style guidelines - as well as accepted rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • Content editing reports and other materials for information consistency, accuracy, and logic.
  • Developing, maintaining, and enforcing document templates, style guidelines, and other materials.
  • Providing feedback to other team members during and after review.
  • Process and store sensitive information, including PII, in accordance with Information Management System policies. Promptly report potential security incidents to the Information Technology team.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Knowledge

  • Exceptional writing, editing, and fact-checking skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, including table and document formatting.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills and ability to deliver and receive feedback.
  • Familiarity with existing style guides, with strong preference for AP Style.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.

Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in journalism, literature, communications, linguistics, creative writing, or equivalent practical experience. .
  • At least two (2) years of professional experience editing and reviewing content for grammatical correctness and consistency.
  • Availability to work from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (US Eastern Time).
  • Availability to work overtime as needed.

Desired Experience

  • Demonstrated experience editing investigative due diligence reports is a plus.
  • Working experience in journalism is a plus.
  • Experience writing for publications is a plus.

Details

  • Core Working Hours: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (US Eastern Time).
  • Expected Weekly Working Hours: Approximately 10 to 20 hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and emergencies. The timing may vary depending on the specific work priorities and deadlines each week.
  • Pay: $25/hour to $35/hour

Compensation decisions are influenced by various factors, such as knowledge, skills, attributes, experience, training, licensure, certifications, location, travel requirements, and other business and organizational needs.

Key TDI Values for this Role

Client Focus: You are always available and responsive. You urgently address our clients' needs. You take the approach of "first, do no harm" and take seriously our rule of not accruing risk to clients. You work tirelessly to build long-term, trusting relationships with our clients that place their needs and interests at the forefront.

Impact: You accomplish amazing amounts of important work with a bias for action. You have an organized mind, are able to thrive in a chaotic environment, and achieve great results. You demonstrate consistently strong performance, so colleagues trust and can rely on you.

Teamwork: You seek opportunities to assist colleagues and foster communication. You treat all members of the TDI team with respect and strive to support each other. You rally to help out team members to get quality work done on time and to client expectations.

About TDI

TDI is a strategic advisory and risk intelligence firm that helps multinational organizations more effectively manage commercial, regulatory, and reputational risk. We deliver a decisive information advantage to our clients through advisory services, due diligence and investigations, and a best-in-class analytics suite that dramatically increases efficiency and provides critical insights. Founded in 1999, TDI's unique blend of commercial, intelligence, and technology experience allows us to understand and evaluate people, assets, and transactions within their broader political and commercial context.

At TDI, you will learn corporate risk in an international context while managing complex and dynamic projects across the globe. On a day-to-day basis, you will leverage your business or regional knowledge and foreign language skills while developing your investigative research and communication skills with a growing and collaborative team. Our fast-paced environment means that you will constantly face new challenges, develop additional skills, and have growth opportunities along the way.

Global Insight. Actionable Intelligence.

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TDI is committed to equal opportunity employment. Applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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