Freelance Copyeditor and Fact Checker

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About the Job

The Lifetime Value Co. is looking for a diligent, detail-oriented, and highly proficient Freelance Copyeditor and Fact Checker to join our fast-paced, dynamic team. In this role, you'll be responsible for overseeing all content that moves through the Content Requests Jira board, melding your scrupulous fact checking habits with your commitment to copyediting perfection.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for copyediting all written content on the CTR board, encompassing a wide range of content such as blog posts, white papers, marketing copy, UX copy, and more.

Fact-checking all pieces of copy, ensuring credibility and accuracy in our diverse range of content.

Adhering strictly to the LTV style guide, copyeditor guidelines, and AP style best practices in all given tasks.

Responding effectively to tickets on our Jira board.

Editing different lengths of copy at a rapid pace while maintaining quality and factual accuracy, with a same-day or next-day turnaround time.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Quickly familiarize yourself with the LTV style guide, copyeditor guidelines, AP Style, and best practices.

Robust copyediting skills, with a strong grasp of grammar and style nuances.

Proficiency in using Jira boards for task management and communication.

Ability to work swiftly and effectively at a fast paced environment, reliably meeting tight deadlines.

Highly developed attention to detail, with a strong focus on fact-checking and information verification.

Strong grasp of English language and grammar

Any knowledge of real estate, auto, or cybersecurity and people search industry news and trends is a plus, but not required

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google applications, specifically Excel/Sheets, Word/Docs and PowerPoint/Slides.

PR, Digital PR, journalism, or marketing experience is a bonus

Avid consumer of news and online content