Grey Dog Media, LLC
Location
West Des Moines, IA | United States
Job description
We are seeking a talented magazine, digital and collateral Copy Editor/Writer with proven experience. This position is responsible for copy editing print and digital media under the direction of the Project Director. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and consistency of all written content produced by the company. This position also supports various company departments who need copyedit and/or written copy assistance.
Content includes food, lifestyle, beauty, pet care, health and wellness, faith, money management, crafts, flowers, decor and more.
Please include your resume and portfolio to be considered.
About Us
Grey Dog Media is a growing, national-award-winning creator and publisher of custom and consumer media. Our products include magazines, catalogs, books, websites, videos, commercials and collateral. Grey Dog Media offers a friendly, professional work place with remarkable opportunities for creative-skills development and career advancement.
Responsibilities:
Review and revise content for accuracy and quality, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax or formatting issues to ensure polished final content.
In addition to text, work includes recipes, charts, video captions and other devices.
Confirm story goals; ensure deks are concise and stories meet expectations.
Verify claims and ensure sources are reputable and relevant.
Ensure company style is followed for multiple publications using various reference resources.
Review content prior to client submission and incorporate client edits and rewrites based on client feedback.
Work collaboratively with creative and editorial teams to meet high standards.
Marks proofs for changes.
Uses standard style guides, such as the Chicago Manual.
Skilled in using reference resources.
Utilize BusyCal to track assignments and work schedule.
Write copy for assigned projects as needed.
Maintain a positive attitude.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Journalism, English or related field.
Minimum 5 years of editorial experience at a publication.
Excellent writing and proofreading abilities.
Experience working in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Exacting attention to detail.
High level of motivation.
Positive attitude.
Competence in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Marketing background is a plus
Job Location: West Des Moines, Iowa, In-Office
Position/Type: Full-Time/Professional
Benefits: Medical/HSA/401K/LTD/AD&D/Life Ins./Dental/PTO/Vision
Compensation: Competitive
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