Are you passionate about the written word and enjoy the nuance and variety of editing for diverse formats? Then we should talk!

We are looking for a smart, creative copy editor to join our team.

You will use your inquisitive mindset to learn about our business and current topics, and then apply your impeccable grasp of the English language and understanding of digital media to copy edit compelling long- and short-form copy across all our channels. Your day could involve editing a client’s website copy for open enrollment, a blog article, an email, or a social media post. You will collaborate with your colleagues, including other copy editors and writers, designers, developers, and consultants. And you will typically work on a number of initiatives simultaneously.

Does this sound like you? Apply today, and be sure to include a cover letter that will make us sit up and take notice.

Key Responsibilities

Our ideal candidate is passionate about copy editing that is sharp, targeted, effective, and on brand for our clients.

• Edit copy for multiple communication channels, including all things digital—web and landing pages, email, social media, as well as thought leadership and other collateral.
• Collaborate with writers, consultants, designers, project managers, and developers to help them eloquently explain complex benefits topics to our clients’ audience both verbally and visually.
• Project manage multiple demanding initiatives simultaneously.

We take great pride in our work and are dedicated to helping people make important, smart choices. We work collaboratively and supportively and are passionate about what we do. We also like to laugh and have fun—and find that all those things are interrelated.

The Copy Editor Senior Associate, Editorial will be an integral member of the practice and will be exposed to assignments that will enhance their editing skills, develop their understanding of the communications consulting environment, and, specifically, contribute to strategic employee communications products that delight our clients.

The Role:

§ Be an integral part of the editorial team, supporting the production and successful completion for a variety of deliverables on time and on budget

§ Contribute to many projects across several clients simultaneously, so the ability to juggle varying forms of work and projects is a necessity. Able to prioritize and summarize what is important within changing and often challenging scenarios and deliver on time, without inaccuracies or errors

§ Develop and maintain client editorial style guidelines

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  Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or related discipline and four years of experience in an editorial role

• Mac hardware skills and experience. Software requirements: Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Familiarity with Asana is preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high level of attention to detail, with the ability to incorporate multiple rounds of edits with precision and accuracy

• Solid knowledge of grammar, syntax, and punctuation

• An understanding of proper and precise word usage and style

• Familiarity with the Associated Press Stylebook and the Chicago Manual of Style

• Well organized, with a workflow that takes into account a collaborative environment where project work sometimes is shared. Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment, juggling multiple projects and priorities

Diversity and Inclusion at Segal:

We recognize that individuals bring a broad range of experience, abilities, and reward expectations that may fall outside the stated requirements of this job. If your overall experience and qualifications warrant consideration for this or other similar positions, we encourage you to apply. Diversity of employment, skills, and life experience, combined with passion, are key to innovation and excellence. We encourage individuals, including but not limited to women, minorities, the disabled, protected veterans, and those from all other backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the interview process, and thank you for considering Segal.

About Segal and Its Total Rewards Program:

Segal is a privately owned, leading North American employee benefit, human resources, and investment management consulting firm with over 80 years of history providing trusted advice that improves lives. Clients include public and private corporations, multiemployer trust funds, public sector entities, higher education institutions, institutional advisors, among many others.

Segal’s total rewards are part of what makes us a special place to work. The current salary range for this position is $72,000 to $90,000, plus opportunity for a discretionary performance bonus based on company profitability and employee performance. In additional, Segal offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to include a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan, matching and discretionary contributions to a health savings account for eligible employees, dental benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness benefit reimbursements and rewards, and professional credential and tuition reimbursement. Segal also provides comprehensive paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, sick leave, paid family leave, and sabbaticals.

Please Apply

Segal is the right size, the right organization, and the right move for you! Please apply now.

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