Copy Editor
Overview
Placement Type:
Temporary
Compensation:
$31.041 to $34.49 an Hour
Start Date:
06/17/2025
Join a Leading Asset Management Firm as a Copy Editor!
Make a real impact as a Copy Editor at a leading asset management firm, partnering with Aquent. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of a wide range of marketing materials. Collaborate with various internal teams, manage projects effectively, and see your work contribute directly to the firm’s success.
As a Copy Editor, you will:
- Copyedit and proofread print and electronic materials, ensuring clarity, grammatical accuracy, consistency in style and tone, and adherence to disclosure requirements. Fact-check statistics and information against reliable sources.
- Recommend copy edits based on target audience understanding and internal/external style guides.
- Manage updates to materials requiring quarterly/annual revisions, including statistical data and investment/risk disclosures. Ensure accurate display of updates across all digital platforms. Adjust content length as needed for formatting requirements.
- Monitor and incorporate compliance language updates to maintain legal and regulatory compliance. Assess the impact of compliance changes on existing materials and apply required disclosures across all channels.
- Stay current with industry-standard style guides (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, AP Stylebook) and internal resources. Implement style guide changes to maintain consistency in communications.
- Exercise sound judgment in resolving moderately complex issues.
Must-Have Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of copyediting experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication, grammar, and syntax skills.
- In-depth knowledge of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and style guides (Chicago and AP styles).
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across diverse groups; strong interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage an unpredictable workload, and maintain strong attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of financial and investment concepts.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
- Experience in financial, pharmaceutical, or medical environments.
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $31.041 to $34.49 an hour. 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.
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $31 to $34. 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.
Client Description
This client is one of our largest financial services clients. But don’t let that stop you from reading further!
We place so many freelancers here who consistently tell us its one of the best places they’ve worked. Why? The teams, the culture, the management, and most recently, the client’s willingness to recognize that it was important to step up to the digital demands of the marketplace:
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A new CMO and high level digital leadership that have transitioned in from top technology, retail and CPG companies
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Transitioning their marketing structure to Agile methodology to be able to deliver valuable content to its audiences faster
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They even followed this up with a floor remodel, to support the methodology, creativity & collaboration
We hear often that the constant here is change. The company is consistently trying new approaches that they think will improve not only their product offerings but the worklife as well. If you’re used to “going with the flow”, this is a great opportunity for you!
These are key elements to be able to walk away with and add to your resume, especially if you’re coming from a traditional marketing structure. What a great way to help transition your career in this trending direction!