Copy Editor
About Toptal
Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on-demand. With $200+ million in annual revenue and team members based around the globe, Toptal is the world’s largest fully remote workforce.
We take the best elements of virtual teams and combine them with a support structure that encourages innovation, social interaction, and fun. We see no borders, move at a fast pace, and are never afraid to break the mold.
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Copy Editor to support our content editing needs in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality and attention to detail. You will work with the Content Marketing team to ensure that all of our articles are consistent, cohesive, and free of grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors.
This is a remote position. We do not offer visa sponsorship or assistance. Resumes and communication must be submitted in English.
Responsibilities:
The following information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or required skills.
- The Copy Editor will be responsible for working within our content management system, and with our writers and editors to copy edit, provide constructive feedback, proofread, and publish world-class articles for our elite audiences. The Copy Editor will also be responsible for maintaining in-house style guidelines and will work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and Executive Editor to develop the appropriate writing resources for our Content Marketing team.
In the first week, expect to:
- Onboard with the Content Marketing team by working closely with the suite of resources available to you.
In the first month, expect to:
- Work with all members of the Content Marketing team to understand each aspect of the content being published.
- Gain an understanding of the content management system and the processes involved in copy editing articles.
- Work with the Editorial team to understand various project workflows and copy edit Content Marketing output.
- Provide detailed feedback on each content piece.
In the first three months, expect to:
- Learn our house style inside and out.
- Exercising discretion and independent judgment, being a trusted partner and resource to team members.
- Stay abreast of style developments and changes and provide intelligence to our team when questions of grammar and style arise.
In the first six months, expect to:
- Help the writers and editors continually improve their ability to publish high-quality content for an elite audience.
- Establish a rapid cadence for your work without sacrificing quality or attention to detail.
In the first year, expect to:
- Support the Content Marketing team, consistently working to improve the quality and impact of our content through suggestions, education, attention to detail, and workflow improvements.
Qualifications and Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Minimum 5 years of professional copy editing experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
- Mastery of spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and the ability to make constructive suggestions.
- A thorough understanding of AP Stylebook and proficiency in applying the principles of AP style to different types of writing.
- Thorough knowledge of content production and communication.
- Ability to work within a content management system.
- Ability to remain detailed-oriented and focused when processing large amounts of text.
- Willingness to collaborate with a creative team of writers, editors, and illustrators.
- Willingness to give constructive feedback with clear explanation.
- Ability to perform at the highest level in a fast-paced company.
- Meticulous focus on execution, detail, and quality.
- Self-starter with the ability to define strategy and execute with limited guidance.
- Willingness to participate in special projects related to copy editing and proofreading.
- Capable of working quickly and accurately under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and handle a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a diverse array of contacts.
- You must be a world-class individual contributor to thrive at Toptal. You will not be here just to tell other people what to do.
