Copy Editor
Tax Analysts
Falls Church, virginia
Job Details
Full-time
Full Job Description
- 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.
- 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.
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
- 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
Benefits
- 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.