Hybrid Copy Editor – Marketing & Multilingual

Publicis Groupe; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; 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

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.