Associate Editor

Skyword

(Boston, Massachusetts)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About Skyword
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.
Summary
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.
Responsibilities
* 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?
Ideal Candidate
* 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.
Compensation and Working Conditions
Benefits Benefits included

Additional Notes on Compensation

Competitive salary; medical, dental, life, 401k and disability insurance plans; three weeks paid vacation; 11 paid holidays and an open, friendly work environment.

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