Associate Editor

Skyword moves brands – and their content – forward. By embracing a sustainable, scalable approach to original storytelling, Skyword liberates brands from ineffective marketing practices and inspires them to create deeper connections with their customers. With a powerful combination of enterprise-class technology, authentic voices, and professional services, Skyword propels clients’ content marketing programs to new levels of excellence.

Skyword is seeking an individual with 1-3 years of copy editing experience to join our editorial team in support of our clients’ content marketing programs. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, with meticulous copy editing skills, strong research skills and the ability to edit B2B and B2C topics for a variety of clients. Under the management of the Editorial Manager, the Associate Editor will be responsible for editing articles in a range of programs, using both Chicago and AP styles.

• Edit content produced by Skyword's freelance contributors for style, grammar, punctuation, syntax, spelling, and search engine optimization
• Modify content to clarify meaning, to conform to a client’s editorial style guidelines, and to align with a client’s brand voice
• Provide editorial feedback and revision requests to writers in order to strengthen each piece and ensure they meet the assignment brief and content guidelines
• Organize and prioritize clients according to agreed-upon deadlines?

• Excellent spelling and grammar skills with an exceptional eye for detail
• Knowledge of both The Chicago Manual of Style and the AP style guide
• Ability to adapt to specific editorial styles depending on client needs
• Ability to be flexible with priorities, responsibilities, and deadlines
• Experience editing at high volumes
• Excellent communication skills and ability to deliver constructive feedback to writers effectively
• Self-starter approach to work with an eagerness to consistently meet and exceed objectives and take on more responsibility
• A strong editorial instinct, and creative approach to content
• Ability to work efficiently and productively in a high-energy office environment
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial culture
• Solid references

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or related field
• This is not an entry-level position. At least one to three years of professional editing experience required.