Copy Editor

Copy Editor

Mars United Commerce is currently seeking a Copy Editor. This individual will be responsible for reviewing agency documents for grammar, spelling, consistency, and accuracy, checking against house style, client style, retailer style, and/or AP or Chicago style. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance from our Chicago, New York, Detroit, Minneapolis or Rogers, AR office for a hybrid work schedule.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Copy edit documents of varying length and complexity, from digital banners to presentation decks
• Address issues without losing the writer's voice
• Compare source documents in Spanish or French to final creative to ensure a match
• Collaborate with other copy editors
• Perform simple fact-checking

Skill Sets Required:

• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or a related field
• 5+ years of copy editing and/or proofreading experience; advertising/marketing background a plus
• Proficient in AP style and Chicago Manual of Style
• Comfortable working in Microsoft Office as well as Adobe Acrobat
• Expert-level command of English
• Strong attention to detail
• Strict adherence to deadlines
• Ability to shift focus based on changing priorities
• Understanding of marketing (style)
• Comfortable working independently
• Comfortable taking criticism
• Comfortable working in and/or learning project management platforms

Mars United℠ Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Compensation Range: USD $53,960.00 - USD $79,794.00/Annually.