Copy Editor- Financial/Investment Concepts

The Copy Editor/Proof Reader is responsible for proofreading, light copy editing, and fact-checking content for the Multi-Channel Content Production team within Marketing Communication.

Primary responsibilities/essential functions:

Oversees and provides Quality Assurance (QA) to ensure accuracy and overall quality of materials
Collaborates with the creative team to review and improve existing content, coordinate requests for and update statistics and compliance footnote language using internal tools and software, conduct research related to content development and participate in team and strategy/development meetings
Responsible for working on materials related to the American Funds as well as Customer investment strategies
Responsible for and/or oversees the proofreading of materials that include a significant amount of statistical information
Ensures that materials are consistent with corporate and compliance standards; collaborates with compliance/legal especially as it relates to footnote language
Maintains a proofing style guide for the Institutional materials
Collaborates with the creative tea, on projects outside of the QA process based on additional business knowledge, as needed

Qualifications & skills:

Bachelor's Degree
Requires at least 3-5 years of copyediting experience.
Experience in financial, pharmaceutical or medical environment is strongly preferred."
Demonstrates sound judgment when resolving matters of moderate complexity.
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; follows Chicago and AP styles.