Assistant Copy Editor Jobs in Arizona

Expert knowledge of the AP Stylebook and experience applying its rules to copy.

Applies knowledge of AP and Client's style guides to make edits and suggestions for clarity, consistency and accuracy.

At least 10 years of professional copy editing experience.

Experience explaining suggested edits to others.

Reviews a variety of materials for spelling and grammatical errors, factual inaccuracies, etc.

Fact-checks to ensure content accuracy. (Think job titles, historical data, company names, etc.)

Leadership and time management skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Review and revise content for accuracy and quality, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax.

Ensure correct tone, voice, clarity, flow and structure of content.

Write blurbs, ledes, headlines, and straplines

Extensive working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications and Adobe applications for publication editing; example Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Experience must include performing quality control of written, scripted, or narrated content.

Some walking and standing required. You may have to lift and carry equipment (i.e. books, tools) weighing approximately 10-15 pounds.

Most of the work is performed in-doors

Work in the occupation involves making repetitive motions more than 1/3 of the time

Must be able to stand, stoop, kneel and bend