[Hiring] Associate Copy Editor @IIIIIIUS

Role Description

Please note: This role is contingent upon contract award. While not an immediate opening, we are actively interviewing and may extend offers in anticipation of the award, with start dates dependent upon contract finalization.

Do you have a passion for immaculately crafted sentences? Do grammatical errors jump out at you in books, online, and even on menus? If you answered “yes,” then let’s talk. ICF Next is looking for a skilled and passionate Associate Copy Editor to help make our written communications shine.

If this sounds like you, join our growing Creative Studio of mission-driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists who love what we do. Send your resume and a link to your portfolio—we’d love to see your work!

As an Associate Copy Editor, you’ll:

• Support public and private sector clients in tackling issues such as energy efficiency, disease prevention, child welfare, disaster preparedness, and more.
• Demonstrate exceptional editorial skills, including correcting issues with grammar, spelling, punctuation, accuracy, layout, style, and consistency.
• Provide editorial review on a wide variety of materials, including online and social content, reports, and marketing collateral.
• Collaborate with other editors, other Creative Studio members, and account teams to develop and deliver exceptional work.
• Ensure that all work is consistent with established brand guidelines and strategy, and maintain up-to-date editorial guidelines.
• Promote and update editorial policies, standards, and procedures to ensure adherence to them across the agency.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of professional experience in editing; government, advertising agency, or consultancy experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in English, advertising, communications, or a related field.

Requirements

• Exceptional editorial skills, including proofreading and copy editing marketing copy, fact checking, and reviewing layout.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and shared workspaces.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Familiarity with adherence to editorial style guides; knowledge of AP style preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills with the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment, juggling multiple competing deadlines.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options.
• Competitive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A collaborative environment with opportunities to connect across teams.
• Opportunities to contribute to social impact and community initiatives.