Editor II

Job Description

The Editor II has a passion for precision, quickly and accurately editing a high volume of copy content across various media. This editor is responsible for ensuring that all projects are free of errors, maintain the WGU voice, uphold the WGU brand, and adhere to legal and editorial standards. Duties of the role include proofreading, copyediting, and substantive editing throughout the marketing asset development process. This team member collaborates with copywriters, designers, editorial managers, and others throughout the Marketing department to deliver high-quality assets for every project, providing the best experience for our students and supporting WGU's mission to change lives for the better by creating pathways to opportunity.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Proofreads, copyedits, and substantively edits copy for projects across all media channels, including digital, social media, email, SEO, branded content, websites, print ads, mobile, etc., and ensures that all work is completed on time
• Edits materials for clarity, accuracy, readability, brand consistency, style, etc.
• Maintains deep knowledge of WGU's schools, programs, and offerings to ensure accuracy
• Partners with copywriters to develop copy that achieves project objectives
• Collaborates with designers to ensure all copy is accurately represented, laid out, and proofread prior to project release
• Ensures that all language is accurate and in compliance with legal and academic standards
• Maintains consistent implementation of the brand and tone of voice
• Understands WGU's marketing channels and the many audiences our assets reach
• Participates in brainstorming sessions and provides copy insights and concepts as well as suggestions for improving all marketing content
• Attends editing team meetings and other meetings as an active participant, providing feedback on matters related to copy, voice and tone, style, and editing
• Updates the Marketing Editorial Style Guide and other team resources as directed
• Assists executives and team members with occasional presentation proofreading and general editorial support across the department