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Copy Editor (Contractor)

Publication or Company  National Association of Professional Women
Industry  Copy Editor
Salary Competitive
Benefits Health
Job Duration Full Time
Job Location Jericho, NY
Job Requirements One of the marketing tools available to members is the annual NAPW Legacy Registry, an exclusive, hard-covered book where members can promote their businesses and personal brand through a detailed biography and professional-looking photograph.

These entries need to be edited for adherence to the NAPW style guide, as well as for length, grammar, punctuation, spelling and tone.

This role is located in Long Island, NY and requires you to be on-site three (3) days a week. Immediate start date.

The copy editor will be assigned entries and is responsible for:
•Reviewing entries to determine which are complete (.ie., have robust content) and which require additional copy.
•Contacting members and/or researching online to obtain additional professional information to create a complete entry. Additional information gathered must then be incorporated into the entry.
•Reviewing and editing member-generated content for adherence to NAPW style guide, length, grammar, wording, spelling and tone.
•Reviewing and editing member demographic information for adherence to NAPW style guide.
•Maintaining an accurate work log to document and report productivity.


Desired Qualifications:
•1-3+ years copy editing experience.
•Excellent written skills, with strict attention to spelling, punctuation and grammar.
•Meticulous approach to detail.
•Comfort working with proprietary software as well as proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
•Comfort with writing on behalf of member(s) while adhering to the NAPW style guide.
•Must be extremely organized, self- motivated and enjoy working within a team environment.
•Ability to meet tight deadlines.
•Four-year degree or related work experience.


Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and a link to your writing portfolio or two writing samples to jwiseman@napw.com.
About Our Company The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) is an exclusive network for professional women to interact, exchange ideas, educate, and empower. NAPW members enjoy a wealth of resources, benefits, and services dedicated to enhancing their lives and promoting their businesses and careers.<br /><br />Our mission is to provide the most advanced forum for members to connect with like-minded professional women to develop innovative business and social relationships. We continuously offer our members the resources and benefits necessary to foster professional and personal success. NAPW provides seminars, podcasts, webinars, keynote speakers and educational tools, fostering critical skills that enable our members to achieve personal and career success. Through our wide-reaching network, members discover new opportunities to connect, grow, learn and inspire. Visit our website at www.napw.com