Copyeditor

Job Title: Copy Editor

Location: Onsite – New York, NY

Duration: 6 Months Contract (with possible extension)

Pay Rate: $40.00 per hour, on W2

Work Schedule: 5 Days Onsite

Job Description

Are you a writer with the desire to join an in-house marketing and communications team focused on wealth management? Our business delivers personalized financial planning and investment advice. The content team develops multi-channel marketing and communications to support client retention, client engagement, lead nurture, and lead generation for internal advisors, clients, and prospects.

We are seeking an individual who understands the workflow of creative projects and can comfortably collaborate with subject matter experts, work closely with various team members, and execute projects with precise attention to detail in a timely and efficient manner.

Projects range from print and digital collateral, presentations, and client communications to video content, social posts, blog articles, whitepapers, and digital campaigns. This individual can thrive and grow their career in a fast-paced environment where strong communication skills, coordination across multiple stakeholders, and client service are essential to maintaining and enhancing our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with creative teams, business leaders and subject matter experts to execute written content that supports the firm’s business strategies
• Revise existing materials, ensuring consistent branding and messaging, to maximize impact across marketing initiatives and business development
• Adhere to existing brand guidelines including tone, voice and research-tested messaging architecture to maintain consistency
• Copy edit and proofread print and digital content to ensure accuracy and clarity
• Translate and version complex financial and workplace topics into digestible pieces that appeal to the target market or audience
• Find and cite qualified references for articles, white papers and case studies
• Draft language for video scripts, on-screen narratives, ad copy, social posts, blog articles, client communications, graphic briefs, marketing materials and other content as needed
• Adeptly navigate systems for project management and collaboration according to team processes
• Manage rigorous editorial, subject matter and regulatory review process for content products

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with financial concepts and the finance industry are desired
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, free of grammatical errors
• Proven copy-editing skills
• Proven proofreading skills
• Ability to translate complex topics into easily understood copy using multiple voices and styles
• Knowledge of and experience with the nuances of multi-channel (print, web, email, social, video, audio) content
• Experience in a compliance-driven environment is a plus, but not required
• Excellent time management and self-motivation with the ability to handle multiple projects and switch gears based on project prioritization
• Personal commitment to accuracy, attention to detail, and meeting tight deadlines