Copy Editor

Falls Church , United States
full-time

AI overview

Review and edit daily news stories and reports for clarity and style while ensuring adherence to established formats and company guidelines.

This position is responsible for reviewing copy for grammar, punctuation, clarity, style, and flow. Also ensures accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established formats. Works under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet editorial department objectives.

  • Reads and copy edits news stories, special reports, commentary, and analysis daily to meet deadlines. Checks for grammar, punctuation, clarity, style, and flow.
  • Ensures accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established formats. Follows company style manual, among other resources.
  • Directs style or content questions and issues to editors or supervisor as needed.
  • Provides guidance to writers, editors, etc., regarding style questions.
  • Monitors document status in Content Management System.
  • May work late hours if necessary.
  • Adheres to established deadlines.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • An excellent understanding of style and grammar, with precise attention to detail
  • Strong writing skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks while adhering to deadlines
  • Motivated and well-organized
  • Computer proficiency in Windows, Office, electronic databases, and web searching preferred
  • Works well in a team environment
  • Ability to meet strict daily and weekly deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities
  • Ability to work long hours on deadline
  • Demonstrated dependability through punctual attendance

Requirements

  • BA in English, journalism, or related field that requires strong writing skills, or equivalent in experience
  • 3 to 8 years of editing experience required

Benefits

  • Health/Dental/Vision
  • 401K: Immediately vested
  • Tuition assistance
  • Qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PFSL)
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Private gym onsite
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Trade Publication/News Subscription Reimbursement
  • Exercise Room
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Parental Leave

Tax Analysts is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Education Stipend: Tuition assistance
  • Health Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
  • Vacation and sick leave: Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave: Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off

Founded in 1970, we are the premier global publisher and the essential source of news and analysis for over 150,000 tax professionals, with correspondents in more than 125 countries, and a staff of almost 200.Tax Analysts offers a casual work environment -- pet friendly and relaxed dress code -- where talented individuals come together to produce great work. Our staff enjoys free covered parking, an exercise room with showers, and a working environment that embraces team collaboration and innovation. Here you will have the opportunity to pursue a fulfilling career and still have time for what's important to you personally, such as family, travel, education, or giving back to the community.We are committed to providing a workplace that offers family-friendly policies and a flexible atmosphere that caters to the needs of working professionals. We strive to offer a realistic work/life balance, competitive compensation, and a generous benefits package.

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