Job Description
Location: Washington, Washington, D.C.Job Type: ContractCompensation Range: $34 - 38 per hourWe are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized Copyeditor to join its communications team on a 4-month, fully remote contract. Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing Officer, this role will support the editing and proofreading of high-visibility content across internal and external channels. This is a mission- driven, fast-paced nonprofit environment with a casual and collaborative culture.The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of professional editing experience and a strong portfolio demonstrating accuracy, consistency, and the ability to adapt tone across mediums including web, social, email, internal comms, and more.Responsibilities:
Edit and proofread a wide variety of materials including marketing content, emails, press releases, newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, reports, internal communications, and long-form documents.
Ensure editorial consistency in grammar, spelling, tone, and adherence to internal Style Guide and AP Stylebook.
Review content for clarity, flag unclear passages, suggest revisions, and perform fact- checking as needed.
Format documents using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint in alignment with standards.
Work collaboratively within a five-person communications team while independently managing multiple, deadline-driven assignments.
Serve as a subject matter resource for style and editorial standards across the organization.
Qualifications:
5+ years of professional experience in copyediting or editorial roles.
Strong command of AP style and editorial best practices.
Demonstrated ability to edit across multiple formats (email, web, social, internal/external communications).
Strong attention to detail, editorial accuracy, and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, diplomatic approach to feedback and editorial queries.
Portfolio required: Must include editing samples across various channels.
Preferred Experience
Background working in nonprofits, healthcare, education, or mission-driven organizations.
Familiarity with finance, insurance, or professional associations is a plus.
JOBID: 1096650#LI-CELLA#LI-MM3#PLEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
[email protected] offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Job Tags
Contract work, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Casual work,