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Copy Editor

24 Seven Talent • Contract • Washington, District of Columbia, United States • $53.54k - $76.14k / year • 2w ago

Contract type

Freelance

Location

Washington, DC

Specialty

Marketing

Remote

Reference

483071

Contact name

Kendall Bredehorst

Job description

McKinley Marketing Partner's client is looking for a copyeditor to join their team on a 4-month contract. The copyeditor will work collaboratively with both print and online editorial teams, applying outstanding knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and English usage, and meeting tight deadlines. The copyeditor will apply in-house style and make other copy edits to assigned feature stories and department pages within various publications as assigned, including the bimonthly history magazine, themed bookazine publications, and the monthly magazine. This includes detailed attention to the main text, captions, and notes accompanying original art and maps.

Candidates should be comfortable commuting to D.C. Monday-Thursday, with Friday being a remote day. This is a 4-month W2 contract. All McKinley roles include a competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities

Manage the copyediting process in an article while keeping an eye on the production dates and workflow processes
Evaluate and modify procedures for consistency with editorial objectives and needs across products, ensuring efficient, flexible, and timely completion of work
Responsible for final proofreading of assigned magazine articles and their online versions

Requirements

At least five years of relevant magazine or newspaper copyediting experience, ideally including at least one year working in an online publishing environment
Experience using Merriam Webster style guide
Outstanding knowledge of language, grammar, and usage
Experience with print publishing platforms, including K4 or a similar workflow system, and InDesign/InCopy
Some experience in online content management systems is helpful

McKinley Marketing Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals are encouraged to apply, and all applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Opportunity for all is central to our mission. We strive to reaffirm our commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We push ourselves to new heights to embrace ongoing change and creativity. With this as our goal, we are proud to have reached individuals with diverse backgrounds who possess the talent, energy, and focus to accelerate our mission forward.