Copy Editor III (Contract)
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Location: 100% Remote
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Pay rate: $52/hr. on W2

Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Copy Editor III to support the Retail Engagement, Marketing, and Merchandising (REMM) organization. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, technically proficient editorial professional with exceptional writing, proofreading, and content quality expertise.
This role will be responsible for reviewing, editing, and refining a wide range of internal and external communications to ensure accuracy, consistency, clarity, and alignment with established brand and style standards. The successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, can manage multiple priorities, and is comfortable working independently while partnering with creative, marketing, and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Edit and proofread digital and print communications, including internal communications, marketing content, email campaigns, social media copy, reference materials, signage, and presentations.
Review content throughout all stages of development, from initial drafts through final production, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality.
Collaborate closely with writers, designers, and cross-functional stakeholders to improve messaging, readability, and overall content effectiveness.
Perform detailed fact-checking, grammar reviews, and copy refinements while maintaining editorial standards.
Ensure content follows U.S. English language conventions, punctuation, grammar, and established style guidelines.
Apply knowledge of professional style guides, including The Chicago Manual of Style, to maintain consistency across communications.
Support content development initiatives by leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, where appropriate.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of professional experience in copy editing, content editing, proofreading, or related communications roles.
Experience working within creative, marketing, communications, or content-focused teams.
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
Advanced understanding of U.S. English grammar, punctuation, style, and usage.
Extensive experience with fact-checking and maintaining content accuracy.
Familiarity with professional editorial standards and style guides.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to adapt quickly, prioritize effectively, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Experience using productivity and presentation tools such as Pages, Numbers, and Keynote.
Interest or experience in using artificial intelligence tools to support content creation and editorial workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
Experience editing communications for large, global organizations or customer-facing brands.
Background working with marketing, retail, merchandising, or employee engagement communications.

Additional Information
Candidates may be required to complete a copyediting assessment as part of the interview process.
The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates.

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Russell Tobin

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