Jr. Copy Editor Jobs

Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) in Bethesda, MD, is seeking a junior copy editor to carry out tasks quickly but with great attention to detail. This position will entail assisting with editing materials in a fast-paced environment, including proposals, annual project reports, and other public-facing documents for federal clients.

You will work with a team to ensure projects run smoothly. You must be familiar with the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association: 7th Edition and edit for plain language requirements. Familiarity with the US Government Publishing Office requirements is a plus.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Develop and update style guides to govern how content is created.
• Check content against an applicable style guide.
• Generate ideas for stories, blogs, and newsletter articles.
• Edit and fact-check content.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS or equivalent combination of education and experience in English or a related field
• 4 years of experience in editing.

• Independent and collaborative work with content and design teams. Respond to assignments in a timely manner, adhere to project timelines, and participate in cross-team collaboration for multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Work efficiently in a remote setting and adapt to working with peers across multiple time zones. Ability to work at a standard computer setup for 20+ hours per week with or without accommodations.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Cultural sensitivity and equity representation in products are mandatory.
• Detail-oriented and proactive with a mindset for innovation and a willingness to learn new methods and accept constructive feedback with grace and enthusiasm. Use good judgment and take initiative.
• Experience working with the US Government Publishing Office requirements, a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association: 7th Edition.

This role is for a part-time employment position.

MSG is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Employment will be contingent upon the outcome of a background investigation and reference check. While all applications are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.