Editor

Job#: 2026968

Job Description:

Apex Systems is in search of a content editor who will work onsite in Richmond, VA  in a growing technical environment! If interested, send resumes to [email protected].
Do you tweak that sentence 5 times to get it right? Can you help others say more with less copy? Can you juggle multiple projects and competing priorities?
Were looking for a content editor whos the right mix of grammar geek and wordsmith to work with our email creative team. Youll need to be comfortable working in the digital content editor space. Youll edit for basic grammar, brand voice and style, and review content with the customer experience in mind, as well as alignment with digital standards and best practices.
Youll need a positive attitude, and you must understand the benefits of following a well-established process and how to use it to deliver the best results. Well expect you to collaborate within your core team of project manager and email designer, as well as with a variety of partners.
A short writing sample and your resume are required to be considered for this role. Please share a few paragraphs to tell us how your experience makes you a good fit for this editorial assignment-this is your chance to show us your skills in practice. (Please do not submit a portfolio link or work samples from previous roles.)
Day-to-day Work
- Review, edit and proofread emails created by in-house teams and outside agencies for alignment with email best practices, corporate editorial standards and brand voice.
- Provide editorial revisions to designers using Adobe Acrobat and Google Workspace tools.
- Work with business and creative teams as an email subject matter expert to update existing creative work or develop new email marketing creatives.
- Work with brand and business teams for multi-stage internal reviews and approvals.
- Work within tight schedules and deadlines.
- Work within regulatory and accessibility compliance guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 4 or more years of experience, preferably digital and/or agency experience
- Insanely keen eye for detail, grammar, punctuation and errors
- Proven ability to check, re-check and check again to ensure all prior revisions are in place
- Strong organizational skills -an amazing ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with Google Workspace and Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Working knowledge of AP Stylebook
Optional, but Optimal
-Familiarity with Workfront or other content management system
- Knowledge of web accessibility
- Experience with Salesforce
- Knowledge of Figma
- Knowledge of Slack
- Fintech experience
 

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