COPY EDITOR RESUME EXAMPLE

Published: August 20, 2024 - The Copy Editor is tasked with refining marketing content, ensuring the use of standard American English, and maintaining grammatical and factual accuracy to enhance clarity and coherence. This role involves creating and editing a wide array of content, including product descriptions, newsletters, and designer biographies, adhering to the Junglee Style Guide for stylistic consistency. Collaboration across departments, participation in creative workshops, and involvement in new projects are crucial to aligning the team's tone and fostering professional growth.

Tips for Copy Editor Skills and Responsibilities on a Resume

1. Copy Editor, BrightLeaf Publishing, Richmond, VA

Job Summary:

  • Working off of a content calendar & evolving priorities
  • Maybe writing some technical copy and working on multichannel content strategy down the road
  • Works closely with the Marketing Content Development team to create compelling campaigns and ongoing messaging that demands attention and inspires action
  • This position is responsible for editing all the good things...marketing and training materials, email communications, announcements, newsletters, infographics, the Company website, social media content, ad copy, and other items
  • Own and enforce Chalk Couture’s style (including tone, voice, and positioning)
  • Review and revise content for accuracy and quality, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax
  • Seek approvals, wrangle edits, and help finalize all content for publication
  • Copy edit, format and proofread materials in English including program reports, white papers, emails, newsletters, press releases, marketing materials and websites tailored toward public health officials, partners, donors and a general audience.
  • Consult with relevant team members to clarify ambiguities and remedy substantive errors.
  • Ensure adherence to AP style and in-house style guide, with close attention to detail and consistency.
  • Manage multiple projects across different teams while consistently meeting deadlines and ensuring quality output.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Content Calendar Management (Hard Skill)
  • Multichannel Content Strategy (Hard Skill)
  • Technical Writing (Hard Skill)
  • Editing & Proofreading (Hard Skill)
  • Style Guide Enforcement (Soft Skill)
  • Collaboration & Communication (Soft Skill)
  • Project Management (Hard Skill)
  • Attention to Detail (Soft Skill)

2. Copy Editor, RedTree Media, Boulder, CO

Job Summary:

  • Generating engaging, effective and original content for all internal and external communications mediums including advertisements, blog content, annual reports, internal publications/posters, Legacy magazine, e-newsletter, press releases and special publications.
  • Produce marketing materials and development campaigns.
  • Writing digital content for all social media platforms, and implementing search engine optimization (SEO) techniques.
  • Reviewing all communications materials (i.e., announcements, blasts, manuscripts, publications, posters, videos, etc.) for grammatical, punctuation and syntax mistakes, and conducting fact-checking on all communications pieces.
  • Ensure that all organizational messages are correctly articulated in all communications materials.
  • Manage multiple projects and deadlines while remaining flexible despite changes to the production schedule.
  • Serve team and Noble for the benefit of the entire organization
  • Editing stories for accuracy, clarity and style, for print and web
  • Writing clear, accurate headlines and photo cutlines
  • Creatively using photos and attractively packaging stories with graphic elements for print and web
  • Communicating with the design team to produce appealing news and sports pages
  • Helping write eye-catching social media posts
  • Using news judgment and meeting deadlines


Skills on Resume: 

  • Content Creation (Hard Skill)
  • Marketing Material Production (Hard Skill)
  •  SEO Implementation (Hard Skill)
  • Editing & Proofreading (Hard Skill)
  • Message Consistency (Soft Skill)
  • Project Management  (Soft Skill)
  • Collaborative Teamwork (Soft Skill)
  • Visual Content Packaging (Hard Skill)

3. Copy Editor, MorningStar Publications, Tampa, FL

Job Summary:

  • Editing all marketing content for language and ensuring that it uses only standard American English.
  • Correcting all grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors in content and making it completely error-free.
  • Checking facts and ensuring that the content has 100% factual accuracy and all ideas are logical.
  • Rephrasing sentences to make even originally awkward keywords sound natural in them.
  • Ensuring that all content is free from Indianisms and literal translations that sound unnatural.
  • Following the Junglee Style Guide and ensuring that the content has consistency of style and presents a positive picture of brand.
  • Making sure that each piece of content uses the same register (high/low/formal/informal) throughout.
  • Write accurate and concise product descriptions in an inspiring, editorial tone for daily uploads
  • Create copy for a range of channels, including newsletters, campaigns and homepage content
  • Write and edit designer biographies
  • Collaborate across departments to ensure a consistent tone of voice
  • Participate in creative workshops, brand trainings and new projects aimed at team development


Skills on Resume: 

  • Editing Proficiency (Hard Skills)
  • Error Correction (Hard Skills)
  • Fact-Checking (Hard Skills)
  • Keyword Integration (Hard Skills)
  • Cultural Localization (Hard Skills)
  • Style Guide Adherence (Hard Skills)
  • Tonal Consistency (Hard Skills)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)

4. Copy Editor, Greenline Communications, Asheville, NC

Job Summary:

  • Review writers’ submitted drafts.
  • Double-check that names, places, and organizations are spelled properly and that facts, dates, and statistics are accurate.
  • Find any grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors in written content and correct them.
  • Ensure articles and other written materials created by the team are in accordance with the style guides.
  • Suggest changes to enhance articles’ readability, conciseness, and style.
  • Assist the writing staff with research topics, as well as, locating and contacting sources throughout the development of articles.
  • Check and rewrite text to ensure clarity, readability and adherence to editorial policies.
  • Edit documents for organization, clarity, and style.
  • Exercise good judgment in assessing the level of edit required in the deliverable process.
  • Organize and occasionally draft technical and business material using word processing software per established company standards with respect to order, style, and terminology.
  • Proofread documents to carefully check formatting, punctuation,and spelling. 
  • Review for consistent use of terms and language for readability.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Draft Review (Hard Skills)
  • Fact and Accuracy Check (Hard Skills)
  • Grammar and Spelling Correction (Hard Skills)
  • Style Guide Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Editorial Suggestion (Hard Skills)
  • Research Assistance (Hard Skills)
  • Text Rewriting for Clarity (Hard Skills)
  • Document Proofreading (Hard Skills)

5. Copy Editor, BlueCedar Publishing, Portland, ME

Job Summary:

  • Review and revise copy for accuracy, clarity, punctuation, grammar, syntax, and brand standards
  • Fact check content
  • Review and revise copy and marketing/creative collateral to ensure all copy matches campaign or brand tone, voice, flow, and structure
  • Ensure formal/informal writing styles are applied appropriately
  • Work with the project management team to ensure content is reviewed in a timely manner
  • Review copy for Associated Press style
  • Review the copy to ensure it is SEO friendly
  • Check referencing and citations, and cross-check tables, graphs, and illustrations.
  • Occasionally provide backup support to administrative assistants for reception, mailing, and document-production duties.
  • Synthesize and smooth content from many authors into one concise document.
  • Track changes effectively and maintain accurate versioning records.
  • Conduct a final review of documents.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Copy Editing (Hard Skills)
  • Fact-Checking (Hard Skills)
  • Tone and Voice Alignment (Hard Skills)
  • Style Adaptation (Hard Skills)
  • Project Coordination (Soft Skills)
  • SEO Optimization (Hard Skills)
  • Citation Checking (Hard Skills)
  • Document Version Control (Hard Skills)

6. Copy Editor, SunGlow Media Group, Santa Fe, NM

Job Summary:

  • Adds necessary author queries for clarity, parallelism, references, and so on
  • Adds necessary editor queries for structural concerns and suggestions
  • Adjusts and refines coding as necessary for formatting and text design
  • Starts and maintains a style sheet for each copyedited project that includes capitalization, italicization, hyphenation, and spelling rules for specific words, terms, and phrases
  • Communicate with the Senior Production Editor, Production Editor, or Project Manager as necessary regarding style, content, and book structure of copyedited projects
  • Contributes to proofreading tasks when needed for formatted manuscripts and back cover copy
  • Attends all weekly department meetings, department retreats, and company retreats
  • Participates in departmental discussions of ways to improve house style and process
  • Respond to Associate Publisher and Managing Editor guidance on editorial skills to improve


Skills on Resume: 

  • Query Formulation (Hard Skills)
  • Editorial Feedback (Hard Skills)
  • Text Formatting and Coding (Hard Skills)
  • Style Sheet Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Interdepartmental Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Proofreading (Hard Skills)
  • Meeting Participation (Soft Skills)
  • Editorial Process Improvement (Soft Skills)

7. Copy Editor, ClearVoice Content Group, Des Moines, IA

Job Summary:

  • Perform first/initial-level reviews of copy including a thorough editorial review of basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation on a variety of different writing pieces.
  • Design and develop deliverables per client or internal needs and expectations and present potential concepts.
  • Develop and/or edit written communications in support of the company’s deliverables which are for clients in the finance, legal, and commercial sectors.
  • Communicate with managers/team members throughout the life of the project, informing them of progress.
  • Balance and prioritize project work to ensure critical items are addressed.
  • Ensure high-quality deliverables targeted at a professional, business-oriented audience are produced while working within budget and meeting deadlines.
  • Provide specific, concrete and timely feedback on reports to ensure consistency in style and clarity of writing.
  • Work closely with other team members to gather requirements and/or knowledge needed to develop accurate written materials.
  • Teach and coach team members on writing style and provide ongoing feedback on written deliverables.
  • Ensure accuracy in spelling, grammar, and punctuation as well as smoothly composed syntax.
  • Develop and maintain company writing style guidelines and report templates.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Editorial Review (Hard Skills)
  • Concept Development (Hard Skills)
  • Sector-Specific Communication (Hard Skills)
  • Project Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Project Prioritization (Soft Skills)
  • Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)
  • Feedback Provision (Soft Skills)
  • Writing Guidelines Development (Hard Skills)

8. Copy Editor, PureScript Publications, Knoxville, TN

Job Summary:

  • Proofread for spelling, word usage, grammar, punctuation and syntax
  • Ensure that Moody’s house style is followed and formatting is correct (exhibits, headings and headlines, etc.)
  • May flag questions, but is not a fact checker and is not responsible for factual accuracy, which lies with the LOB
  • Identify documents in need of additional work around content or logic and escalate to Analyst and Financial Writer
  • Help analysts understand editorial changes and apply them to future work to improve analysts’ writing skills
  • Work with all members of the Creative and Marketing teams to understand each aspect of the content being published.
  • Gain an understanding of processes involved in copy editing content.
  • Work with the Creative Ops team to begin establishing a workflow and start copy editing content.
  • Provide feedback on each piece.
  • Define and execute a set of style guides for key areas of the Creative team.
  • Stay on the cutting edge of industry trends, publish analysis on important developments, and provide intelligence to the team as it relates to copy editing.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Proofreading (Hard Skills)
  • Style Guide Adherence (Hard Skills)
  • Document Review (Hard Skills)
  • Editorial Coaching (Soft Skills)
  • Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Copy Editing Processes (Hard Skills)
  • Workflow Development (Soft Skills)
  • Industry Trend Analysis (Hard Skills)

9. Copy Editor, InkRiver Publishing, Eugene, OR

Job Summary:

  • Ensure all copy reflects the clarity and simplicity of the client's advertising.
  • Ensure consistency in style and tone of voice.
  • Treat the style guide and language glossaries as a bible and ensure are adhered to.
  • Ensure the accuracy, quality and consistency of all transcreated work.
  • Review localized copy against the English master source to ensure it accurately communicates the spirit, strategic meaning and feeling of the original message.
  • Check all transcreated work for cultural relevance and suggest revisions as appropriate.
  • Conduct the necessary research on meaning and terminology to support localized copy and any subsequent revisions.
  • Work with the copywriter to incorporate client feedback.
  • Cross-check all copies against previously approved copies for consistency of phrasing and terminology.
  • Leverage additional tools to ensure copy consistency across channels, (for example, the .com site).


Skills on Resume: 

  • Copy Editing (Hard Skill)
  • Tone Consistency (Soft Skill)
  • Adherence to Style Guides (Hard Skill)
  • Quality Assurance (Hard Skill)
  • Cultural Sensitivity (Soft Skill)
  • Research Proficiency (Hard Skill)
  • Collaboration with Copywriters (Soft Skill)
  • Cross-Channel Consistency (Soft Skill)

10. Copy Editor, NorthernLights Editorial, Fargo, ND

Job Summary:

  • Edits and delivers high-quality, brand-specific written content on time while exceeding expectations
  • Oversees proofing/editing responsibilities for grammar, punctuation, tone, and style of all G5 copy
  • Edits (and sometimes authors) digital content for G5 clients which including Web marketing content, sales collateral, emails, banners, promotions, direct mail pieces, internal blog posts and social media posts
  • Edits brand content for G5 clients which including Brand Guidelines, Tone of Voice Guidelines and Social Media Guidelines
  • Serves as the Content subject matter expert (may have a specific area of expertise)
  • Manages workflow efficiency within the Content team as a whole with accurate completion of projects according to deadlines
  • Manages contractor pool including initial onboarding and training as well as assigning work, answering questions and providing feedback.
  • Maintains site style standards and develops and enforces internal guidelines by vertical
  • Conduct client interviews to ascertain tone, voice and brand for clients across verticals
  • Uses extensive copy editing experience to provide training, support and guidance to more junior team members
  • Works inter-departmentally across the organization to ensure all guidelines and best practices are up to date with current industry standards


Skills on Resume: 

  • Content Editing (Hard Skill)
  • Grammar and Punctuation Proficiency (Hard Skill)
  • Digital Content Creation (Hard Skill)
  • Brand Consistency (Soft Skill)
  • Content Management (Soft Skill)
  • Team Leadership (Soft Skill)
  • Client Communication (Soft Skill)
  • Training and Mentorship (Soft Skill)

11. Copy Editor, SwiftCurrent Media, Little Rock, AR

Job Summary:

  • Laying out, indexing, proofreading, and revising content of written materials, in preparation for final publication.
  • Edit materials for multi-media including digital media, and websites and Follow guidelines for consistency in words, phrases, and typographical elements.
  • Edit Requests for Proposal (RFP’s) and other external-facing documents to help Bird win the right to operate in cities around the world.
  • Help maintain RFP content library
  • Understand, develop and communicate the Bird brand voice and style to ensure coherence and consistency across RFP’s and external facing documents
  • Partner with cross-functional teams in editing blog posts, press releases, policy briefs and other city-centric collateral
  • Create content for a variety of different audiences and functions
  • Juggle multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines in an ever-changing environment
  • Help the Content Writers, Content Strategists, Copywriters, and UX Writers continually improve ability to publish high-quality content to audiences.
  • Support a full-fledged Publications team, consistently working to improve the quality and impact of content through suggestions, education, attention to detail, and workflow improvements.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Content Proofreading (Hard Skill)
  • Multi-Media Editing (Hard Skill)
  • RFP Editing and Management (Hard Skill)
  • Brand Voice Consistency (Soft Skill)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skill)
  • Content Creation (Hard Skill)
  • Project Management (Soft Skill)
  • Training and Development (Soft Skill)

12. Copy Editor, Sandstone Publishing, Tucson, AZ

Job Summary:

  • Reading articles to ensure that are accurate, properly cited, well-written and up-to-date
  • Correcting grammar, including spelling, syntax and styling of text
  • Editing articles to make their content is consistent with editorial standards, occasionality writing text for outdated content
  • Choosing supporting material (ie. multimedia) when updating articles
  • Formatting articles to fit current aesthetic while making sure all places are still opened
  • Finding and inserting photos that are in line with content, updating all links
  • Working with editors to make sure errors and adjustments are properly communicated to appropriate teams
  • Meeting deadlines on assignments by the SEO & Social teams
  • Verifies facts, dates, and statistics using standard reference sources. 
  • Rewrites or modifies copy to conform to the style and editorial policy.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Content Accuracy Verification (Hard Skill)
  • Grammar and Syntax Correction (Hard Skill)
  • Editorial Consistency (Soft Skill)
  • Multimedia Selection (Hard Skill)
  • Content Formatting (Hard Skill)
  • Image Sourcing and Management (Hard Skill)
  • Cross-Team Communication (Soft Skill)
  • Deadline Management (Soft Skill)

13. Copy Editor, Eastwood Editorial, Syracuse, NY

Job Summary:

  • Check for libel or factual errors and re-write content. 
  • Reads proofs/ copy to detect errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
  • Write and edit press releases, reports, bios, and emails
  • Review content to ensure it is error-free, clear, and concise
  • Proof and verify that the final output is complete and accurate
  • Confirm that revised proofs are correct and changes have been made properly
  • Ensure content is in compliance with brand tone and voice
  • Conduct research on institutions, organizations, and science news
  • Create and manage presentation decks for internal and external audiences
  • Update company website assets


Skills on Resume: 

  • Fact-Checking (Hard Skill)
  • Proofreading (Hard Skill)
  • Writing and Editing (Hard Skill)
  • Attention to Detail (Soft Skill)
  • Brand Compliance (Soft Skill)
  • Research Proficiency (Hard Skill)
  • Presentation Deck Management (Hard Skill)
  • Website Content Management (Hard Skill)

14. Copy Editor, WillowPath Publishing, Birmingham, AL

Job Summary:

  • Check and correct inaccuracies and/or inconsistencies in the use of product names, features or other technical terminology.
  • Work with the wider copywriting team to ensure tone of voice is kept consistent across all languages.
  • Edit all copies for grammar, spelling, usage, consistency, tone, repetition, and style
  • Fact-check features, news stories, biographies, and summaries for accuracy
  • Ensure text is in line with ONEFC.com's ‘house style’ and meets company standards
  • Proofread and improved headlines, descriptions, summaries, and promotional materials
  • Collaborate with editors and social media specialists to deliver the brand’s message
  • Assist the editorial team with reporting, editing, and publishing during live events
  • Confer with authors regarding changes made to the manuscript.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and track changes.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Technical Terminology Accuracy (Hard Skill)
  • Tone Consistency (Soft Skill)
  • Copy Editing (Hard Skill)
  • Fact-Checking (Hard Skill)
  • Style Guide Adherence (Hard Skill)
  • Proofreading (Hard Skill)
  • Collaboration (Soft Skill)
  • Live Content Editing (Soft Skill)