Copy Editor

Copy Editor

Our client, a hugely successful financial organisation based in Holborn has a brand-new opening for a Copy Editor to join them on a 12-month FTC. You will be part of a small close-knit team and can work mostly remotely for this position.

You will have previous relevant experience and ideally come from a corporate background such as finance, legal or medical would be highly beneficial.

• Correction of spelling, grammar and typo errors.
• Check consistency of style, format and page layout.
• Ensure continuity of presentation throughout.
• Formatting tables and charts.
• Cross-checking financials, as well as ensuring there are no conflicting statements.
• Liaising internally with analysts on changes and publication timelines.
• Final check of documents before publication.
• Liaising internally and ensuring changes are communicated throughout, as necessary.
• Liaising internally regarding timelines of publications.
• Develop and embed new processes, ensuring updates are clearly communicated.
• Support with onboarding and training for new starters on systems.

• Excellent editorial experience/background – minimum three years’ experience ideally within financial services, legal or medical.
• High attention to detail along with being numerate.
• Knowledge of working within a financial organisation would be a real advantage.
• Supervisory Analyst experience would also be an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Creative Cloud are essential.
• Familiar with Blue Matrix would be a preference.
• Able to see projects through from start to finish.
• Able to work well under pressure and handle fast changing priorities.
• Able to turn work around quickly and accurately.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

12-month FTC ideally to start end/beg. March Mainly remote working – 1 or 2 days per week in the office.

Red Anchor Recruitment is an equal opportunities agency.