Job Details
The Fountain Group is a national staffing firm and we are currently seeking an Editor for a prominent client of ours. This position is in Lake Forest, IL 60044. Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description:
- $34 - $36/hour based on previous experience.
- The Proofreader/Copy Editor helps instill corporate brand through quality assurance of content for internal and external marketing communications across digital and print applications.
- The primary focus of this role includes proofreading and light editing for brand communications, public affairs, and business writing.
- The proofreader will partner with creative directors, project managers, writers, senior designers, and at times, internal clientele.
- Candidates must possess the ability to provide exceptional quality assurance balanced with comprehension and articulation of brand voice, style, and business needs.
- Main Responsibilities:
- Support coordination of internal and external communications of the organization within established policies and procedures.
- May assist in developing internal and/or external communication materials (newsletters, internet/intranet pages, campaigns, etc.)
- Work with internal agency teams across multiple business units and workstreams
- Limited contact with external stakeholders
Qualifications: - Bachelor's in English or Journalism
- Previous agency experience is preferred.
- Must have strong command of the English language, style guides, and a keen ability to proofread for grammar, consistency, brand style/voice, fact-checking, numbers, special characters, references and notes, graphics/tables/charts/photos, interactivity, layout, and transfer of content.
- Understand and work within a corporate branding structure.
- Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Work effectively and collaborate in a team environment, working alongside designers and project managers to produce materials that address internal clients' goals and business objectives.
- Possess excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills and confidence to present and explain ideas to team and clients.
- Work on a team and individually, balancing changing workloads/fast changing environment.
- AP style or AMA style a plus