Copy Editor

DAC is seeking hybrid contract copy editors for a 6-month project with the potential to transition to full-time employment. You would be dedicated to editing website content for one of our largest and most prestigious clients.

A bachelor's degree in journalism, English, business writing, or a related field, and 3-5 years of agency copy editing experience with a strong understanding of SEO, B2C marketing, fact-checking, and brand and compliance guidelines are desired.

Must be within commuting distance of our Chicago, Rochester, NY, or Purchase, NY, offices.

What we get

• A dependable copy editor with 1-2 years of experience and a bachelor's degree in journalism, English, business writing or related field; experience coaching or mentoring writers will be considered an asset.
• An impeccable grammarian for whom proofing, editing, fact-checking, and rewriting are second nature.
• Someone who seamlessly adapts to fast-moving processes between a diverse cast of executives, managers, team leads, coordinators, and subject matter experts.
• A people person who can help bring the best out of a team of young professionals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Proof and edit content produced by the team for grammar, spelling, adherence to the client's brand compliance standards, creativity, and overall quality. Must be able to track and provide feedback in an effective manner.
• Become a subject matter expert in social media, microsites, local SEO, and email marketing (decks, one-sheeters).
• Work collaboratively with a team to coordinate and communicate with internal and external partners.
• Make a positive contribution to talent development and contribute to an engaging environment that facilitates employee growth and retention.

What's next?

We simply want to know what makes you special. Send us an application that showcases your talent-and your personality-and shows us how you would thrive in our unique agency environment.

At DAC we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, vision, dental, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and employee assistance support. Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the DAC benefit programs.

This is a short term contract and we are offering $25 - $30 per Hour.

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