Overview

The Copy Editor supports enterprise-wide communications, driving awareness, readiness, and adoption through high-volume editorial content, including newsletters, intranet articles, and enterprise digests.

This role partners cross-functionally to manage the end-to-end editorial lifecycle, ensuring messaging is clear, accurate, and aligned with strategic initiatives in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Type: Contract, fully on-site each day in Chicago

Schedule: Regular hours

Duration: 6 months

Pay: $35 - $42/hr, paid weekly, benefits eligible

Copy Editor Requirements

6+ years of experience in corporate/internal communications within complex, regulated environments
Demonstrated expertise in writing, editing, and project management for large-scale communications
Proven ability to collaborate with senior leadership, product teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
Proficiency with Adobe Workfront or similar workflow/project management tools
Experience using enterprise email distribution platforms for high-volume communications
Strong time management, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple competing priorities
Adaptable and responsive, with the ability to pivot based on evolving business needs and strategy
Familiarity with AP style guidelines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams)

Copy Editor Duties

Build and distribute a weekly enterprise digest, delivering critical updates to a large employee audience (~13,000)
Manage the editorial lifecycle for communications, including content intake, triage, prioritization, editing, approvals, and publication
Review and refine editorial content to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to brand and communication standards
Leverage workflow tools to maintain structured processes and governance across communications initiatives
Source, draft, edit, and publish intranet articles and other internal communications assets
Support production of a large-scale enterprise newsletter (~30,000 employees), including content planning, compilation, quality control, and publishing
Collaborate with stakeholders across business units to ensure accurate messaging and timely delivery
Contribute to broader business and executive communications, including presentations, leadership messaging, and meeting materials
Ensure all communications align with strategic initiatives, driving awareness, engagement, and adoption across the organization

Deadline to apply 6/10/26

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