Copy Editor

Publicis Groupe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical benefits

401k

'Work Your World' program

Tuition Assistance

Adoption support

Job summary

Mars United Commerce is seeking a Copy Editor to review agency documents for grammar, spelling, consistency, and accuracy. This hybrid role requires commuting to our Chicago area offices and strict adherence to deadlines while preserving the writer's voice.

Responsibilities include editing across formats, cross-checking with AP/Chicago styles, and collaborating with editors. A 5+ year background in editing and strong English command are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or a related field
• 5+ years of copy editing and/or proofreading experience; advertising/marketing background a plus
• Proficient in AP style and Chicago Manual of Style
• Comfortable working in Microsfot Office as well as Adobe Acrobat
• Expert-level command of English
• Strong attention to detail
• Strict adherence to deadlines
• Ability to shift focus based on changing priorities
• Understanding of marketing (style)
• Comfortable working independently
• Comfortable taking criticism
• Comfortable working in and/or learning project management platforms

Responsibilities

• Copy edit documents of varying length and complexity, from digital banners to presentation decks
• Address issues without losing the writer's voice
• Compare source documents in Spanish or French to final creative to ensure a match
• Collaborate with other copy editors
• Perform simple fact-checking

Skills

Copy editing

AP style

Chicago style

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Deadlines

Shift priorities

Marketing style

Independent work

Criticism handling

PM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Company description

Mars United℠ Commerce is a global commerce marketing practice that aligns people, technology, and intelligence to make the business of our clients better today than it was yesterday. Our worldwide capabilities coalesce into four key disciplines - Strategy & Analytics, Content & Experiences, Digital Commerce, and Retail Consultancy - that individually deliver unmatched results for clients and collectively give them an unparalleled network of seamlessly integrated functions across the entire commerce marketing ecosystem. These disciplines are powered by our industry-leading technology platform, Marilyn®, which helps marketers understand the total business impact of their commerce marketing activation, enabling them to make better decisions, create connected experiences, and drive stronger, measurable results. Learn more at https://www.marsunited.com/.

Overview

Mars United Commerce is currently seeking a Copy Editor. This individual will be responsible for reviewing agency documents for grammar, spelling, consistency, and accuracy, checking against house style, client style, retailer style, and/or AP or Chicago style. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance from our Chicago, New York, Detroit, Minneapolis or Rogers, AR office for a hybrid work schedule.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Copy edit documents of varying length and complexity, from digital banners to presentation decks
• Address issues without losing the writer's voice
• Compare source documents in Spanish or French to final creative to ensure a match
• Collaborate with other copy editors
• Perform simple fact-checking

SKILL SETS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or a related field
• 5+ years of copy editing and/or proofreading experience; advertising/marketing background a plus
• Proficient in AP style and Chicago Manual of Style
• Comfortable working in Microsfot Office as well as Adobe Acrobat
• Expert-level command of English
• Strong attention to detail
• Strict adherence to deadlines
• Ability to shift focus based on changing priorities
• Understanding of marketing (style)
• Comfortable working independentlyComfortable taking criticism
• Comfortable working in and/or learning project management platforms

Additional information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• 'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits.

Mars United℠ Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: USD $53,960.00 - USD $79,794.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/25/2026.