Copy Editor remote job

$20 - $30/Hour

Location
Chicago, IL, USA
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Facilities & Maintenance
Remote/Onsite
Fully Remote
Experience Required
Not Provided
Education Required
Not Essential
Job Summary

We are building an exceptional place to work and are looking for exceptional individuals to join us on that journey. At Reinvigoration, we treat our colleagues with the same care and respect as our clients.We’re looking for people who share our values and authenticity in how we  work with both colleagues and clients.




Serves as copy editor and proofreader for websites and publications. Ensures that copy is free from spelling, grammatical, diction, stylistic and formatting errors. Provides editing suggestions and guidance as appropriate and required. Collaborates with team members at all stages of production. Assists with other editorial and production tasks as assigned.




Essential job functions:





Ensures that copy reflects correct spelling, grammar and formatting and is consistent with approved style. Copyedits documents and adjusts copy for flow and readability, rewriting when necessary.

Writes headlines, teasers, blurbs and calls to action. Assists in generating copy as needed.

Writes short posts and teasers to promote content on social media.





Develops familiarity with Coffey’s editorial resources and publication styles; checks client publications for fidelity to established styles and templates. Evaluates client preferences against Coffey’s publication style and records them for future use; ensures that such specifications are followed throughout production.

Copyedits documents and makes necessary changes. 





Proofreads designed pages. Verifies the accuracy of content; calls all phone numbers and checks web addresses; checks client copy for outdated events or incorrect dates; ensures that people in photos ae identified correctly in captions.





Makes copy corrections after internal proofreading and client reviews. Works with graphic designers to ensure design corrections are made. Reviews corrected files to ensure all changes were made correctly. Performs quality checks at numerous stages of production.

Works in tandem with other members of Publication Services and Digital Services, providing exceptional service at all times. Participates in kickoff meetings and page reviews, lending expertise regarding pagination and client preferences. Collaborates with graphic designers to meet clients’ layout desires and photo preferences. Ensures requested changes are made.





Meets all deadlines for assigned projects. Is able to time-plan and manage time efficiently and to handle more than one project at a time. Is able to quickly shift between tasks, prioritizing as needed.


Our perks:

Flexible working - Choose a remote arrangement that suits you as long as it meets the business needs

Matched pension - Contribution of 5% from day one

Annual leave - 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) to include 3 days to be taken between Christmas and New year or for a religious celebration of your choice

An extra day off - To celebrate your birthday

Leave purchase - An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave each year

Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance – Outstanding cover, with the option to add partner and children

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