Copy Editor

We are seeking a meticulous and versatile Copy Editor to join The Economist's creative marketing studio in New York on a maternity cover basis for 9 months, with close collaboration with colleagues across London and New York.

The individual will develop copy, edit, and proofread copy across a wide range of creative marketing projects and channels. They will work closely with designers, marketers, and creative teams to develop compelling, on-brand messaging, while ensuring all content is clear, accurate, consistent, and aligned with The Economist's brand guidelines and project objectives. The role requires an exceptional eye for detail and a strong command of grammar, particularly UK English. 

Working closely with the creative studio, marketing and editorial teams, the Copy Editor will help maintain the highest standards of copy across The Economist's creative marketing output, with the ability to edit the work of others. The role is expected to engage with and adopt generative AI tools to streamline workflows, maintain consistency and enhance creative output.

Accountabilities

• Develop and refine messaging in collaboration with designers, marketers, and editorial teams, ensuring work answers the brief, on brand, and appropriate for the intended audience
• Edit written content to ensure it is clear, consistent, accurate, and effective, with particular attention to grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and style
• Review copy produced by internal teams, creative agencies, and freelance writers
• Fact-check content by verifying dates, statistics, names, claims, and other factual details
• Adapt copy for different audiences, formats, markets, and marketing objectives while maintaining a consistent brand voice
• Contribute to creative development from brief through concept and execution, helping shape campaign ideas, messaging and verbal identity alongside designers and marketers
• Work closely with the Art Director and VP of Marketing, while collaborating effectively with teams across the UK, US and other international markets
• Ensure creative work meets The Economist's standards of quality and adheres to its style guide, brand voice, and strategic objectives
• Explore and apply generative AI tools where appropriate to support creative and editorial workflows

Experience, Skills and Professional Attributes

• Extensive years of professional experience in copy editing, ideally within a marketing, media, publishing, agency, or creative environment
• Excellent attention to detail, with a strong understanding of grammatical principles, particularly in UK English
• Ability to develop distinctive campaign ideas, headlines, taglines and messaging, with a strong instinct for what makes language clear, memorable, and effective across formats and audiences
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume media environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with copywriters, designers, and marketing directors
• Flexibility to work across different time zones and collaborate with international teams
• Familiarity with generative AI tools for writing, editing, and creative ideation

Please upload your portfolio using the link in the application. 

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $73,000.00 - $97,000.00. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Rather, salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.

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