Copy Editor Senior

The Capital Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible time away

Professional development resources

Job summary

The Capital Group is seeking a detail-oriented copy editor to proofread and refine print and digital materials for clarity, accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will verify statistics, apply style guides, and update content across quarterly disclosures while maintaining consistency and brand voice.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and explore automation tools to improve efficiency. A strong background in financial content and copyediting is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates sound judgment when resolving matters of potentially high complexity.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong grammar and syntax skills.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of spelling, punctuation, grammar and style guides and ability to apply that knowledge to work assignments; follows Chicago and AP style, as well as internal guidelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a team environment and across broad, diverse groups; demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates ability to follow production schedules, track deliverables, solve problems and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Demonstrates strong detail orientation, process orientation, organizational and multitasking skills; demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and manage an unpredictable workload and meet established deadlines.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of financial and investment concepts that drive the materials they review.
• Demonstrates nimble learning and interest in understanding aspects of marketing beyond their area of focus.
• Requires prior copyediting experience.
• Experience in financial, pharmaceutical or medical environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Copy edits and proofreads print and electronic materials for clarity, grammar, accuracy, consistency, style and tone, as well as disclosure requirements.
• Verifies statistics and facts against internal and external sources; recommends edits based on audience and style guides.
• Updates materials to reflect quarterly/annual updates, including statistics and disclosures.
• Utilizes tools to ensure updates display correctly on web pages; abridge content to fit sizing requirements.
• Ensures materials are error-free and compliant with disclosure language.
• Stays informed of style guide changes to ensure consistent tone and writing.
• Collaborates with team to develop the right content for the audience; supports junior staff.
• Integrates automation/AI tools into the CE workflow as they are developed.
• Looks for ways to reduce risk and improve efficiency in the CE space.
• Participates in CE coverage for other marketing areas when needed.

Skills

Copy editing

Proofreading

Communication skills

Teamwork

Production scheduling

Attention to detail

Financial concepts

Marketing understanding

Copyediting experience

Industry experience

Job description

“I can be myself at work.”

You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace.

We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community.

“I can influence my income.”

You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.

“I can lead a full life.”

You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success.

• Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options
• Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love
• Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones

Primary responsibilities/essential functions:

• Copy edits and proofreads print and electronic materials for clarity, grammar, accuracy, consistency,styleand tone, as well as disclosure requirements. Verifies statistics and facts against internal and external sources. Recommends copyedits based on knowledge of target audience, as well as internal and external style guides.
• Updates and/oridentifieschanges to information in materials that require quarterly/annual updates, including, but not limited to, statistical information and changes in investment and risk disclosures.Utilizesappropriate tool(s)to ensure updates are displayed correctly on allappropriate web/digitalpages. Copyedits andabridgescontent to fit sizingrequirementsas necessary.Ensuresmaterials are error-free.
• Monitors, tracks and incorporates all compliance language updates to ensure materialscomply withlegal and regulatory requirements.Determinesimpacttoexisting materials when compliance language is added or changed. Understands andappliesrequireddisclosurelanguage across all collateral and channels.
• Monitors existing copyediting tools and resources, including, but not limited to, the AP Stylebook and the Chicago Manual of Style, as well asa number ofinternal sites and systems.Stays informed of andincorporatesstyle guide changes in content to ensure consistency of the tone and style of communications based on audience.
• Serves as a SME in the area they cover; develops a strong understanding of the financial and marketing concepts that go into the materials they review. Add value to their assigned team by collaborating with others to develop the right content for the right audience.
• Delegates work to more junior associates and/or nearshore and offshore managedservices teams, andensurestheyare meetingour quality standards.
• Integrates tools (automation, AI,etc) into the CE workflow as they are developed and rolled out.
• Actively explores solutions to reduce risk and increase efficiency within the CE space.
• Volunteers to help cover CE work in otherpartsof marketing when needed and/or when capacity is available.
• Is actively involved in the CE community at Capital Group
• Identifiesand recommends process improvements
• Documents and reviewswork flowstoidentifypotential ways to streamline processes.
• Performsadditionalresponsibilities as assigned.

Skills/qualifications:

• Demonstrates sound judgment when resolving matters of potentially high complexity.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong grammar and syntax skills.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of spelling, punctuation, grammar and style guides and ability to apply that knowledge to work assignments; follows Chicago and AP style, as well as internal guidelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a team environment and across broad, diversegroups;demonstratesstrong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates ability to follow production schedules, track deliverables, solveproblemsand escalatissues asappropriate.
• Demonstrates strong detail orientation, process orientation, organizational and multitasking skills;demonstratedability to effectively prioritize and manage an unpredictable workload and meet established deadlines.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of financial and investment concepts that drive the materials they review.
• Demonstrates nimble learning and interest in understanding aspects of marketing beyond their area of focus.
• Requirespriorcopyediting experience.
• Experience infinancial,pharmaceuticalor medical environment is strongly preferred.

Core requirements:

N/A — all role requirements are captured in the sections above.

Working conditions:

N/A—this roledoesn’trequire any environmental conditions inherent to the job that would be considered outside of anormal office environment.

CIAM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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At Capital Group, the success of the people who invest with us depends on the people in whom we invest. That’s why we offer a culture, compensation and opportunities that empower our associates to build successful and prosperous careers. Through nine decades, our goal has been to improve people’s lives through successful investing. We know that our history is a testament to the strength of the people we hire. More than 9,000 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day. Find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Glassdoor.

Canada Base Salary Range: $68,819.00 - $110,110.40

Capital offers a competitive compensation package that includes eligibility for two bonus programs and a contribution to the group retirement plan (subject to requirements of each plan).

You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here.

Temporary positions are excluded from the above-mentioned compensation and benefit plans.

For Quebec based roles: As this role will closely collaborate with colleagues in offices throughout North America, it is a necessary requirement for the candidate to speak English.

This job posting is to hire for a current vacancy.

We use Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) enhanced tools that include features to help us match the skills and interests that applicants provide in their resume and job application to the position requirements. Such AI features support our hiring team to make final hiring or assessment decisions. All AI features utilized in our technologies include a human in the loop approach.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with applicable laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of a protected ground, including race, religion, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation and marital/family status.