Copyeditor - Production Artist

Lead Surge LLC; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Surge LLC is seeking a Copy Editor/Production Artist to join their dynamic advertising agency in Massachusetts. The role combines project management, graphic design, and proofreading across diverse media, collaborating closely with clients and teams to produce high-quality ads. Ideal candidates are adaptable, detail-oriented, and experienced with design software, ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Benefits

Technology Stipend of $50/month

Health, Dental, and Vision benefits with company match

Flexible vacation with unlimited paid time off

Professional development funding of $1000/year

10 weeks of paid parental leave

401(k) plan with 4% company matching

Bonus for referring successful hires

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of graphic design experience required.
• Background in proofreading in media or advertising is preferred.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage high volume of print ad production ensuring all ads are typo-free.
• Collaborate with clients on ad approvals and track production in software.
• Create localized versions of ad campaigns ensuring accuracy across platforms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Proofreading

Graphic design

Client service

Problem solving

Time management

Education

College degree or design certificate

Tools

InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Acrobat

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Hive

Honeycomb

Job description

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This range is provided by Lead Surge LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$57,500.00/yr - $62,100.00/yr

About Us:

Join a Growing, Results-Driven Ad Agency Making a Real Impact!

Lead Surge is a thriving 34-person advertising agency—soon to be 35 with your help! We're a passionate team specializing in B2C direct response lead generation, particularly in the home improvement space. As we approach our 14th year in business, our continued growth and success are a testament to our proven strategies and dedicated team.

At Lead Surge, every ad we run—TV, radio, digital, or print—is backed by measurable results. We don’t just advertise; we deliver. Our approach is simple: drive high-quality, high-converting leads that fuel our clients' growth. If you’re analytical, results-oriented, and ready to make your mark in a high-energy agency environment, we want to meet you.

About the role:

The Lead Surge Copy Editor/Production Artist is a unique hybrid role. We are looking for a nimble, adaptable team player with exceptional attention to detail along with excellent proofreading, project management, graphic design, and interpersonal skills. A service-oriented mindset is essential.

In this role, you will leverage modern workflows and software to manage a high volume of print ad production. Responsibilities include project setup, providing designers with details needed to produce a new ad, design updates, versioning, corrections, localizing approved ad campaigns, proofing, client approvals, and trafficking ads, all while navigating multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.

Accuracy is critical: every ad must be typo-free, all contact details verified and tested, print specs met, localized content accurate, and delivered on time to the appropriate outlets.

You’ll collaborate closely with media operations, the graphic design team, external partners, and various internal departments to execute your part of this important piece of our business.

Strong relationship management with clients is key as you handle the ad production and proofing process.

Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Utilize our software (Hive) to make creative records, track production, proof, get client approval, and traffic ads for newspaper, direct mail, inserts, digital, etc. created by our partner design firm or in-house design team.
• Ensure client offers, disclaimers, and localization requirements are all correct and documented for ad production in the Hive.
• Create and/or spec localized versions of approved ad campaigns. This includes phone numbers, QR codes, URLs, offers, disclaimers, imagery changes, and/or ad resizing.
• Utilize our Digital Asset Management system (Honeycomb) to store, review (internally, with clients, and external partners) and traffic ads.
• Use approved file handling, naming conventions, and meta data tagging standards.
• Proofread ads for accuracy and verify response mechanisms (e.g., that phone, QR codes and URLs work and are for the correct lead source).
• Work closely with clients on ad approval, untracked ad management, executing approved creative theme recommendations into the Hive, and managing internal and external deadlines.
• Work closely with media ops to assure alignment of proper and detailed traffic instructions to vendor
• Traffic completed ad materials to outlets using the processes in Honeycomb on or before deadline and obtain confirmations of receipt
• Track client’s ad production and changes in our software (Hive) for billing purposes.
• Understanding of our billing structure for monthly review of billing for accuracy prior to invoice process

Required Skills/Abilities:

• A positive attitude and a keen ability to embrace change and evolving processes. We are growing and upgrading our processes and technology to continue to provide premiere service to our clients.
• Understanding of digital vs print best practices.
• Pre-Press and Print Production experience.
• Strong ad layout and typography skills and ability to follow brand standards and detailed instructions
• Excellent proofreading skills – you will be proofing ad copy, offers, disclaimers, etc., for internal and external needs for 75% of this role.
• Ridiculous attention to detail and organizational skills
• The ability to juggle many tasks effectively and seamlessly in a deadline-driven environment.
• Client service focused – ability to work with our valued clients in a professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Demonstrated problem solving and time management skills.
• Collaborative mindset with an exuberant willingness to work as a team player
• Customer Relations Management and Digital Asset Management software experience is highly desirable.
• Skilled at Creative Suite specifically InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Acrobat, and Photoshop
• Adobe Fresco experience is a big plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Mac environments is preferred.

Required (and/or) preferred education and experience:

• College degree or commiserate design certificate preferred but not required
• Minimum 1–2-years graphic design experience.
• Background in proofreading in the media, advertising and/or marketing industries a big plus!

Benefits and Perks:

$50 per month Technology Stipend

️Health, Dental and vision benefits with company match

️ Flexible vacation (employees have unlimited paid time off on top of the 10 holidays we offer).

Remote work environment (US based Employee must reside in EST and CST timezones only).

$1000 per year towards professional development to enhance your skills.

10 weeks of paid parental leave

Plan for the future with a 401(k) plan featuring 4% company matching contributions, vesting after 90 days, to grow your retirement savings.

Bonus for referring successful hires after three months of continuous employment.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The range displayed on each job posting reflects Lead Surge's good faith determination of the minimum and maximum targets for new hire salaries across the US. Individual pay is determined by related factors, including job skills, experience, and relevant education or training, and work location, which may impact a final offer.

Base pay range for US: $57,500 - $62,100

It is the policy of Lead Surge to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Lead Surge is an E-Verify Employer

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Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Advertising Services

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