Copy Editor at Solugenix Corp

Copy Editor
Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)
6-month contract

Solugenix is assisting a client, a prestigious and large investment management company in their search for a Copy Editor. This is a 6-month contract opportunity based out of Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid).

The copy editor is a key member of the marketing team and is responsible for reviewing a variety of marketing materials to ensure the highest quality deliverables. The copy editor will work with various internal groups to manage projects and ensure all tasks are scheduled and completed on time.

Qualifications: 

• Requires at least 3-5 years of copyediting experience.
• Experience in the financial, pharmaceutical, or medical environment is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrates sound judgment when resolving matters of moderate complexity.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong grammar and syntax skills.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and style guides and ability to apply that knowledge to work assignments; follows AP styles.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a team environment and across broad, diverse groups; demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates ability to follow production schedules, track deliverables, solve problems and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Demonstrates strong detail orientation, process orientation, organizational and multitasking skills; demonstrated ability to effectively manage an unpredictable workload and meet established deadlines.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of financial and investment concepts.

Responsibilities:

• Copy edits and proofreads print and electronic materials for clarity, grammar, accuracy, consistency, style, and tone, as well as disclosure requirements.
• Verifies statistics and facts against internal and external sources.
• Recommends copyedits based on knowledge of target audience, as well as internal and external style guides.
• Updates and/or identifies changes to the information in materials that require quarterly/annual updates, including, but not limited to, statistical information and changes in investment and risk disclosures.
• Utilizes appropriate tool(s) to ensure updates are displayed correctly on all appropriate web/digital pages.
• Copyedits and abridges content to fit sizing requirements as necessary. Ensures materials are error-free.
• Monitors, tracks, and incorporates all compliance language updates to ensure materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Determines impact to existing materials when compliance language is added or changed.
• Understands and applies required disclosure language across all collateral and channels.
• Monitors existing copyediting tools and resources, including, but not limited to, the AP Stylebook as well as a few internal sites and systems.
• Stays informed of and incorporates style guide changes in content to ensure consistency of the tone and style of Customer communications.

Pay Range for CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, WA, and DC: $34.49/hour to $34.49/hour. Starting rate of pay offered may vary depending on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training and/or experience.

About the Client
Our client is an American financial services company. It ranks among the world’s oldest and largest investment management organizations. They have offices globally.

About Solugenix

Solugenix is an information technology services company known for its deep experience and knowledge in providing comprehensive technology services, solutions, and talent support for companies around the world.  The company offers a variety of cutting edge and talent support solutions to promote growth and cutting-edge advancement to our esteemed clients and candidates.  We provide these talent support solutions on a contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire basis. We also have additional resources from our staffing partners to ensure the right match and expertise for the best result.

For over 50 years, global and local brands have trusted Solugenix as an added resource and partner in taking steps to ensure their immediate and future success.  In addition to generating ground-breaking, industry-defining solutions, Solugenix has been delivering the talent and support needed to make it happen.  We are dedicated to partnering with clients and candidates whose core values also foster a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity.