The Editorial Specialist is a key member of the marketing team and is responsible for reviewing a variety of marketing materials to ensure the highest quality deliverables.

The Editorial Specialist will work with various internal groups to manage projects and ensure all tasks are scheduled and completed on time.

This role is hybrid out of Los Angeles, CA. Remote is not an option.

Responsibilities:

• Copyedits and proofreads print and electronic materials for clarity, grammar, accuracy, consistency, style and tone, as well as disclosure requirements.
• Verifies statistics and facts against internal and external sources.
• Recommends copyedits based on knowledge of target audience, as well as internal and external style guides.
• Updates and/or identifies changes to information in materials that require quarterly/annual updates, including, but not limited to, statistical information and changes in investment and risk disclosures. Utilizes appropriate tool(s) to ensure updates are displayed correctly on all appropriate web/digital pages.
• Copyedits and abridges content to fit sizing requirements as necessary.
• Ensures materials are error-free.
• Monitors, tracks and incorporates all compliance language updates to ensure materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Determines impact to existing materials when compliance language is added or changed.
• Understands and applies required disclosure language across all collateral and channels.
• Stays informed of and incorporates style guide changes in content to ensure consistency of the tone and style of client's communications.
• Assist writers with pulling data from a variety of systems to update statistical information, and with compiling and organizing approved backup materials for use in fact-checking and recordkeeping
• Providing research assistance on original content, outlining story ideas and collaborating with writers to fully develop stories.
• Rewrite content for audience versions and/or various channels (e.g. email, social).
• Works as a liaison with the agencies and managed services in checking their work. Where agencies are the writers, being the liaison that sees the material through MRM for Legal review. Examples include but are not limited to banners, emails, social media posts, etc.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Demonstrates sound judgment when resolving matters of moderate complexity.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel, including the ability to input and sort data and to create and manipulate charts, is preferred.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong grammar and syntax skills.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of spelling, punctuation, grammar and style guides and ability to apply that knowledge to work assignments.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a team environment and across broad, diverse groups; demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates ability to follow production schedules, track deliverables, solve problems and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Must have 1-3 years’ of editorial experience.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $32.80 to $35.44 Hourly (W2). Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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