Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. IANS is seeking a professional, deadline-oriented Copy Editor to join our research department in a full-time role. The primary task is to ensure IANS' client-facing materials are clear, concise, consistent, complete and credible, maintaining the brand's quality.
Responsibilities
- Review materials (short- and long-form reports, PDFs, slide decks, graphics, etc.) to ensure they follow IANS templates and style guidelines, and that text is clear, consistent and error-free. This requires a strong focus on accuracy for technical terms, acronyms, hyphenation, capitalization, fonts and formatting
- Work with team members to check written materials for clarity, accuracy and consistency
- Work with team members to meet process flow expectations and ensure all client deliverables meet deadlines
- Format materials in the Microsoft Office suite and Adobe InDesign
- Use our Sitefinity content management system to approve and publish materials to the IANS internal client web portal, ensuring quality and accuracy
- Support the research team as needed on special projects, new products and more
Skills
- 1-3 years of proofing/copy editing experience
- A thorough knowledge of the English language and AP style
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- A methodical working style, with strong concentration, accuracy and great attention to detail
- The ability to multitask and work on tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Tact and diplomacy for negotiating changes with editors
- Working knowledge of content management systems
- A bachelor's degree in English or journalism
- Familiarity with technical, IT and information security terms
- Familiarity with basic graphic design and video editing, or willingness to learn
- Sitefinity experience
Company Overview
IANS is the leading provider of in-depth security insights and decision support delivered through research, community, and consulting. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.iansresearch.com.
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