Freelance Copyeditor

We are looking for an exceptional freelance part-time UK English Editor to copyedit, proofread and annotate marketing material for a prestigious technology client. They will work closely with writers and other creative team members to maintain the highest possible quality standards. The ideal candidate is technically savvy with a keen eye and exceptional attention to detail, ensuring clarity and accuracy. They should be flexible, adaptable and results-driven, with an ability to focus and prioritize in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Key responsibilities:

Validating customer-facing marketing content across multiple digital channels with a focus on consistency with brand tone of voice, personality and cultural relevance 

Edit and proofread editorial, marketing, and social media copy

Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely delivery.

Ensure clarity and accuracy in communications

Leverage glossaries and style guides to ensure brand alignment

Responsible for ensuring product and technical accuracy, as well as linguistic accuracy (grammar and spelling, cultural fit)

Responsible for providing ongoing guidance and feedback

Proactively contribute ideas for process improvement

Responsible for keeping own product and brand knowledge up to date 

Key requirements:

• Solid experience in copyediting and/or subediting for both marketing and technical materials


• Experience in editing and proofreading marketing and communications materials, preferably for a creative or consumer brand


• Must also have a nuanced understanding of language conventions, style and usage


• Experience working for global brands


• Working knowledge of translation and project management tools


• Demonstrate excellent communication skills as well as the ability to work as a team member


• Must be able to perform effectively and efficiently under time pressure


• Solid understanding and grounding in UK English style, usage, grammar, and punctuation


• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to focus and prioritize in a fast-paced environment


• Possess a solid understanding of the creative development and production process


• Must be flexible and able to adapt within an environment of constant change


• Ideal candidates will have previous editorial, proofreading, and localization experience at an advertising agency, marketing communications group, or localization/transcreation agency

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