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Job Title: Copy Editor
Location: Hybrid Work Model Reporting to Vienna, VA
Pay Rate: Open to Both C2C and W2 options
Position Type: Multiyear Contract
Description
Job Title: Copy Editor
Location: Hybrid Work Model Reporting to Vienna, VA
Pay Rate: Open to Both C2C and W2 options
Position Type: Multiyear Contract
Description
To perform copyediting and proofreading duties in support of corporate marketing campaigns and projects. To track marketing projects and documents.
Responsibilities
- Reviews and edits marketing materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, integrity and brand adherence.
- Edits corporate marketing materials (e.g., internet copy, videos/TV spots, printed materials, credit/debit cards) through all stages of production, including draft copy, formatted typeset copy, final artwork and proofs in print and electronic media
- Conducts comprehensive reviews of materials to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, consistency of style and format, integrity of brand, and overall sense of message; corrects punctuation, spelling, and grammar
- Recommends changes that make copies more concise and clear
- Proofs materials created by placement agency for accuracy and content prior to submission
- Advises staff of revisions or corrections to be made; determines impact of changes on production costs
- Prioritizes proofreading assignments in order to meet production schedule deadlines
- Administers project tracking and document inventory control databases.
- Tracks multiple versions of the same marketing initiatives that are targeted to different audiences throughout the development process, ensuring all versions include the correct response/promotion codes, rates, copy personalization, phone numbers, and web URLs; proofs items to a source document or copyedits
- Maintains database of proofreading guidelines, including copyrighted names, disclosures, and Navy Federal-specific usage
- Creates, maintains and updates corporate Marketing Branding and Copy Style Guides for all print and electronic media, tone, factual data, and product information, including copyrighted names, and disclosures
- Maintains a library of published marketing materials, including the development background on completed jobs
- Regularly updates a brochure reference list for distribution to all Branch Offices
- Administers project tracking and document inventory control databases.
- Documents status of marketing jobs in production management database.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1-5 years’ experience working in copyediting or related field
- Experience in the use of Chicago Manual of Style, AP Style and proofreading/copyediting symbols
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively and in a team setting
- Proficiency using PCs and database/word processing software
- Desired - Working knowledge of Navy Federal standards, policies, procedures, products and services
- Desired - prior experience in financial services, or complex regulatory environment
- Desired - experience working in an in-house marketing/advertising or external agency
- Demonstrated knowledge of English grammar and spelling, substantial vocabulary, and excellent written communication skills
- Demonstrated copyediting skills, including the ability to identify inaccuracies with great attention to detail and to recognize the need for text improvements where there is a lack of clarity, inefficient or improper word usage, or improper rhythm/word flow
- Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and cope with unexpected contingencies in a demanding in-house ad agency environment
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Desired - College degree or coursework in English or related area of study
ALTA IT Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of System One, a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions and integrated services. ALTA is an established leader in IT Staffing and Services, for both government and commercial enterprises across the United States, specializing in Program & Project Management, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Data & Advanced Analytics, and Agile Transformation Services.
Job Title: Copy Editor
Location: Hybrid Work Model Reporting to Vienna, VA
Pay Rate: Open to Both C2C and W2 options
Position Type: Multiyear Contract
Description
To perform copyediting and proofreading duties in support of corporate marketing campaigns and projects. To track marketing projects and documents.
Responsibilities
- Reviews and edits marketing materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, integrity and brand adherence.
- Edits corporate marketing materials (e.g., internet copy, videos/TV spots, printed materials, credit/debit cards) through all stages of production, including draft copy, formatted typeset copy, final artwork and proofs in print and electronic media
- Conducts comprehensive reviews of materials to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, consistency of style and format, integrity of brand, and overall sense of message; corrects punctuation, spelling, and grammar
- Recommends changes that make copies more concise and clear
- Proofs materials created by placement agency for accuracy and content prior to submission
- Advises staff of revisions or corrections to be made; determines impact of changes on production costs
- Prioritizes proofreading assignments in order to meet production schedule deadlines
- Administers project tracking and document inventory control databases.
- Tracks multiple versions of the same marketing initiatives that are targeted to different audiences throughout the development process, ensuring all versions include the correct response/promotion codes, rates, copy personalization, phone numbers, and web URLs; proofs items to a source document or copyedits
- Maintains database of proofreading guidelines, including copyrighted names, disclosures, and Navy Federal-specific usage
- Creates, maintains and updates corporate Marketing Branding and Copy Style Guides for all print and electronic media, tone, factual data, and product information, including copyrighted names, and disclosures
- Maintains a library of published marketing materials, including the development background on completed jobs
- Regularly updates a brochure reference list for distribution to all Branch Offices
- Administers project tracking and document inventory control databases.
- Documents status of marketing jobs in production management database.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1-5 years’ experience working in copyediting or related field
- Experience in the use of Chicago Manual of Style, AP Style and proofreading/copyediting symbols
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively and in a team setting
- Proficiency using PCs and database/word processing software
- Desired - Working knowledge of Navy Federal standards, policies, procedures, products and services
- Desired - prior experience in financial services, or complex regulatory environment
- Desired - experience working in an in-house marketing/advertising or external agency
- Demonstrated knowledge of English grammar and spelling, substantial vocabulary, and excellent written communication skills
- Demonstrated copyediting skills, including the ability to identify inaccuracies with great attention to detail and to recognize the need for text improvements where there is a lack of clarity, inefficient or improper word usage, or improper rhythm/word flow
- Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and cope with unexpected contingencies in a demanding in-house ad agency environment
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Desired - College degree or coursework in English or related area of study
ALTA IT Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of System One, a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions and integrated services. ALTA is an established leader in IT Staffing and Services, for both government and commercial enterprises across the United States, specializing in Program & Project Management, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Data & Advanced Analytics, and Agile Transformation Services.
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Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Contract
Job function Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries Staffing and Recruiting
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