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Bilingual Copyeditor

CONTRACT TYPE: Freelance
LOCATION: Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
DISCIPLINE: Creative
REMOTE: Yes
REFERENCE: 477038
CONTACT NAME: Kendall Bredehorst

JOB DESCRIPTION

McKinley Marketing Partner's client is seeking a bilingual copyeditor to join their team on a long-term W2 contract. The copyeditor will be responsible for copyediting and proofreading editorial content to provide the highest quality-control standards for clarity and readability.

This is a long-term (18+ months) W2 contract. This position can be fully remote, but candidates must be able to work East Coast hours (9-5 pm EST). All McKinley roles include a competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities

  • Produce and edit content for websites, print publications, apps, video scripts, and more
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and other partners to ensure content aligns with the organization's priorities
  • Coordinate, assign, monitor, and execute requests for copyediting from multiple internal teams
  • Assists with the onboarding and training of new copyeditors
  • Provide input and feedback for developing content management systems and workflows
  • Manage the electronic AP Stylebook
  • Coordinate subscriptions and customize entries to the organization's house-style
  • Stay current on media trends and best practices

Requirements

  • Minimum five years of copyediting experience
  • Experience using Adobe InCopy and Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Experience using the AP Stylebook
  • Fluency in both English and Spanish

McKinley Marketing Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals are encouraged to apply, and all applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Opportunity for all is central to our mission. We strive to reaffirm our commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We push ourselves to new heights to embrace ongoing change and creativity. With this as our goal, we are proud to have reached individuals with diverse backgrounds who possess the talent, energy, and focus to accelerate our mission forward.