Technology - Copy Writer/Editor

Apptad Inc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Apptad Inc. in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Copy Writer/Editor for a 6-month contract to support the Corporate Brand Marketing team. The role focuses on proofreading and editing content across emails, websites, social channels, and print materials, ensuring accuracy and brand voice.

The position requires a Bachelor's in English/Journ/Comm/Marketing and 3+ years' proofreading/editing experience, with Spanish fluency as a plus. Local candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• 3+ years of proofreading/editing experience.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with storytelling, SEO, and social media best practices.
• Experience with Workfront, Quip, Contently, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of retail/automotive industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit content for emails, websites, social media, radio scripts, apps, and print projects.
• Edit monthly retail promotion assets and pre-proof of designed materials with the design team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate messaging.
• Maintain high-quality content standards and meet deadlines.
• Create content that matches brand standards for digital and printed materials.
• Attend project meetings and uphold brand tone across channels when needed.

Skills

Proofreading

Editing

Strong writing

Verbal communication

SEO basics

Storytelling

Social media

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism/Communications/Marketing

Tools

Workfront

Quip

Contently

Job description

Role: Copy Writer/Editor
Location: Raleigh, NC (Locals Only)

Duration - 6-month assignment
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (flexible schedule) 10 hours/week most weeks, some weeks up to 20 hours

Must Have: Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
3+ years of experience in proofreading/editing.
Preferred: Fluency in Spanish
Role Overview: Client is seeking a Proofreader / Editor to join their Corporate Brand Marketing team. This role involves ensuring the accuracy and quality of written content across various marketing channels, supporting customer-facing initiatives and campaigns for the retail/B2C business.
Key Responsibilities:
Review and edit content for all enterprise emails, websites, social media, radio scripts, mobile apps, and print projects.
Review and edit all monthly retail promotion assets, including editing existing content before submission to the Creative Design Team, early review/pre-proofing of all designed materials, and participating in the standard 1-2 proof proofing cycle in Workfront.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure messaging is compelling and accurate.
Maintain high-quality content standards and meet strict deadlines.
Create content as needed that matches the Advance brand standards and uses the best content practices for various digital platforms as well and printed marketing materials.
When required, attend project meetings and act as a steward of the Advance brand tone and voice across all channels.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
3+ years of experience in proofreading/editing.
Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with storytelling, SEO, and social media best practices.
Experience with technical platforms (Workfront, Quip, Contently, etc.).
Knowledge of retail/automotive industry is a plus.
Fluency in Spanish is a plus.