Copy Editor III

Copy Editor III (Contract)

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Location: 100% Remote

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Pay rate: $52/hr. on W2

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Copy Editor III to support the Retail Engagement, Marketing, and Merchandising (REMM) organization. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, technically proficient editorial professional with exceptional writing, proofreading, and content quality expertise. This role will be responsible for reviewing, editing, and refining a wide range of internal and external communications to ensure accuracy, consistency, clarity, and alignment with established brand and style standards. The successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, can manage multiple priorities, and is comfortable working independently while partnering with creative, marketing, and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread digital and print communications, including internal communications, marketing content, email campaigns, social media copy, reference materials, signage, and presentations.
• Review content throughout all stages of development, from initial drafts through final production, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Collaborate closely with writers, designers, and cross-functional stakeholders to improve messaging, readability, and overall content effectiveness.
• Perform detailed fact-checking, grammar reviews, and copy refinements while maintaining editorial standards.
• Ensure content follows U.S. English language conventions, punctuation, grammar, and established style guidelines.
• Apply knowledge of professional style guides, including The Chicago Manual of Style, to maintain consistency across communications.
• Support content development initiatives by leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, where appropriate.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in copy editing, content editing, proofreading, or related communications roles.
• Experience working within creative, marketing, communications, or content-focused teams.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced understanding of U.S. English grammar, punctuation, style, and usage.
• Extensive experience with fact-checking and maintaining content accuracy.
• Familiarity with professional editorial standards and style guides.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly, prioritize effectively, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using productivity and presentation tools such as Pages, Numbers, and Keynote.
• Interest or experience in using artificial intelligence tools to support content creation and editorial workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
• Experience editing communications for large, global organizations or customer-facing brands.
• Background working with marketing, retail, merchandising, or employee engagement communications.

Candidates may be required to complete a copyediting assessment as part of the interview process. The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates.