Copy Writer/Editor

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company in Idaho Falls seeks a Copy Writer/Editor to join our Creative Marketing team on-site at the Global Headquarters.

You will proofread and edit magazines, catalogs, packaging, and online content, ensure brand consistency, and collaborate with designers while using AI tools in a fast-paced environment.

A four-year English-related degree and 1–4 years in a creative setting are preferred; strong grammar, deadlines, and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in English, editing, or communications.
• 1–4 years in a fast-paced creative environment.
• Proficient with grammar and style guides (Chicago Manual preferred).
• Experience with AI-based proofreading tools.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and manage multiple projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure spelling, grammar, and brand consistency across materials.
• Proofread and edit magazines, catalogs, brochures, packaging, online content.
• May write or rewrite items.
• Maintain brand style across product lines.
• Collaborate with copywriters and designers to improve copy.

Skills

Proofreading

Editing

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Four-year English degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

At Melaleuca, our mission has remained constant: To Enhance the Lives of Those We Touch by Helping People Reach Their Goals.

For 40 years, we’ve built a business around wellness, developing and manufacturing effective, high-quality products designed to be safer for families, homes, and the environment. Today, Melaleuca offers more than 400 wellness products across nutrition, personal care, beauty, and home care, serving millions of customers around the world.

Our continued growth creates an exciting opportunity for a Copy Writer/Editor to join our Creative Marketing team at our Global Headquarters in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Overview

Do you love the precision and concision of the English language? Do you delight in its details, quirks, and intricacies? And can you spot the linguistic lapses and inconsistencies in vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and voice that others miss?

Words, correctness, and consistency matter!

Our work is seen by hundreds of thousands of readers. And your expertise will make a profound difference in the lives of our customers and entrepreneurs. The environment is fast paced and deadline driven, but the work is satisfying and our creative and productive team is highly organized, supportive, and great to work with!

Candidates must demonstrate that they can proofread and edit English at a professional level. A skills test and samples will be required. Must be familiar with standard office software and be able to quickly learn other programs, including Adobe Creative Cloud.

Must have experience using AI-based tools or resources to enhance editing tasks. This position will help refine and modernize our proofreading processes as we evolve for the future.

This is a full-time position working on-site only.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for spelling, grammatical accuracy, and consistency across a variety of printed and electronic materials.
• Proofread and edit magazines, catalogs, brochures, packaging, promotional materials, online content, social media, and more.
• May also help write or rewrite the above items.
• Responsible for understanding, contributing to, and maintaining consistency of brand and company style across product lines and materials.
• Collaborate with and suggest improvements to copywriters and graphic designers to help create compelling copy and messages.
• May work with marketing personnel. Basic understanding of or experience with marketing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in English, editing, creative writing, communications, or equivalent.
• One to four years of experience in a fast-paced creative environment is preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under stress, and manage several projects at once.
• Strong understanding of English grammar, proofreading, and linguistic rules as defined in commonly used style guides. Experience with The Chicago Manual of Style is preferred.
• Ability to accurately edit copy, identify errors, and mark corrections according to correct English grammar.
• Experience using AI-based tools or resources in proofreading and editing.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound understanding of the creative production process.
• Ability to analyze problems and create solutions.
• Ability to work professionally on your own and with teams.
• Ability to type, use a mouse, and use other necessary computer equipment.
• Ability to visually read documents, computer screens, training materials, etc.
• Ability to work with software for word processing, layout and more, including Word, Acrobat and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Ability to perform essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy.