Junior Copy Editor

Who We Are:  

NFP, an Aon Company, is a multi-year Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance who has also earned the 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) award from Insurance Business magazine and the WORK180 employer endorsement. We are an organization of consultative advisors and problem solvers. We help companies and individuals around the globe address their most significant risk, workforce, wealth management and retirement challenges through custom solutions and a people-first approach. To learn more, please visit: https://www.NFP.com.

NFP’s Editorial team is part of a dynamic and collaborative Marketing department working within the financial services sector (property and casualty insurance, benefits, wealth management and retirement plan advisory). The team, which is fully remote and dedicated to producing high-quality content, values work-life balance, a team-player mindset and continuous improvement.

Position Overview:

We are looking for an entry-level Copy Editor or Junior Copy Editor who will help us ensure the accuracy and quality of our content. This role involves proofreading, fact-checking and collaborating with various team members to produce polished and effective communication materials. Because almost all creative output flows through the Editorial team, we work directly or indirectly with colleagues across NFP. This gives us a unique opportunity to integrate concepts and best practices and keep things moving in the Marketing organization, making us valuable facilitators of and experts in quality content.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proofreading and Editing: Review content at various stages of production, including emails, newsletters, flyers, client-facing product information and internal educational materials. Ensure layouts are readable and consistent.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure consistency in grammar, mechanics, voice, tone and format. Able to fact-check content, interpret basic statistics and verify the accuracy of brand elements, phone numbers and links.
• Adherence to Style Guides: Utilize the AP Stylebook and internal style guidelines. Apply judgment and clearly explain decisions when guidelines do not cover specific scenarios, consulting with other editors when uncertainty arises.
• Communication and Collaboration: Collaborate with writers, designers and other marketing staff to keep projects moving and meet goals and deadlines. Identify and communicate opportunities for improving content and processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism or a related field, or equivalent. We welcome those with nontraditional backgrounds to apply and share how their experiences make them a great fit.
• Attention to Detail: Strong ability to identify errors and inconsistencies in written content.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a facilitator’s mindset. The ability to proactively communicate with team members to ensure projects are completed is critical.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with AP Stylebook preferred.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to proactively seek solutions and use available resources to overcome challenges.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changing deadlines and project requirements, while staying mindful of overall project goals and understanding that each project may have unique requirements.

Attributes of Strong Candidates:

• Growth Mindset: Eagerness to learn and share knowledge, accepting that mistakes are part of the learning process.
• Creativity and Initiative: Ability to apply creative solutions and reference principles to address issues.
• Organizational Skills: Strong time management skills and ability to stay organized while managing multiple tasks in a remote work environment. Able to prioritize based on urgency and importance during peak periods, keeping lines of communication open.
• Collaborative Spirit: Willingness to engage with teammates and understand their roles to improve project outcomes. Prioritizes teamwork, stepping forward to help colleagues with projects as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive Environment: On our team, the work gets done but life comes first. When the unexpected comes up, we keep communication open and support each other.
• Learning Opportunities: Embrace the opportunity to grow and develop