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Copy Editor

New YorkFull-time$73k–$97k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop, edit, and proofread copy for creative marketing projects across The Economist Group, ensuring clear, accurate, and on-brand messaging.

Role type

Copy Editor (Marketing)

Builds

Creative marketing output, campaign messaging, and brand-aligned content for The Economist, Economist Enterprise, and Economist Education.

Domain

Media, Publishing, Marketing

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Copy editing, proofreading, grammar (UK English), fact-checking, brand voice alignment, generative AI tool usage, project management

Preferred skills

Campaign idea development, headline writing, cross-functional collaboration, international team coordination

Technologies

Generative AI tools

Responsibilities

Develop and refine messaging with designers and marketers; Edit written content for clarity, consistency, and accuracy; Review copy from internal teams and agencies; Fact-check dates, statistics, and claims; Adapt copy for different audiences and markets; Contribute to creative development from brief to execution.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC