Copy Editor

Overview

Our well known financial services client is looking to bring on a hybrid, contract (w2) Copy Editor to support their team:

• This is a hybrid role working 3 days onsite in Los Angeles per week and 2 days working remotely.

• A background check must be completed/cleared prior to starting this assignment.

• This is a 6 month assignment with likely extension beyond that.

Copy Editor

The copy editor, an integral part of the marketing team, ensures the production of high-quality marketing materials through meticulous review. Collaborating with internal teams, the copy editor manages projects, schedules tasks, and guarantees timely completion.

Responsibilities:

• Copyedits and proofreads print and electronic materials, ensuring clarity, grammatical accuracy, consistency, appropriate style and tone, and adherence to disclosure requirements.

• Verifies statistics and facts using internal and external sources.

• Recommends copyedits based on target audience and internal/external style guides.

• Updates and identifies changes to quarterly/annually updated information, including statistical data and investment/risk disclosures.

• Utilizes tools to ensure accurate updates on web/digital pages.

• Copyedits and abridges content to meet sizing requirements.

• Monitors, tracks, and incorporates compliance language updates to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.

• Determines the impact of compliance language changes on existing materials.

• Understands and applies required disclosure language across all collateral and channels.

• Monitors and stays informed of copyediting tools and resources, including style guides, and incorporates changes to maintain consistency in tone and style.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3-5 years of copyediting experience; financial, pharmaceutical, or medical experience preferred.

Skills:

• Impeccable written and verbal communication, grammar, and syntax skills.

• In-depth knowledge of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and style guides (Chicago and AP).

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and across diverse groups.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to follow production schedules, track deliverables, solve problems, and escalate issues.

• Meticulous attention to detail, process-oriented, organized, and multitasks effectively.

• Ability to manage an unpredictable workload and meet deadlines.

• Working knowledge of financial and investment concepts.

• Sound judgment in resolving moderately complex issues.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $32.32 – $34.48/hr.

Compensation is based on several factors, including education, relevant work experience, certifications, and location.

Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.