- Experience
- 5+ yrs
- Salary
- USD 42 – USD 50 / hour
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- BA/BS degree or equivalent education and work experience
- Eligibility
- Candidates with strong editing experience, a BA/BS degree or equivalent education and work experience, and background in high-profile global brands or retail communications are preferred. This role is open to professionals who can work onsite in Cupertino and meet the editing-test requirement.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role Overview
We are looking for a meticulous Copy Editor III to support Retail Engagement, Marketing, and Merchandising (REMM) work in Cupertino, California. In this 12-month contract role, you will refine digital and print communications for a global audience, helping ensure every piece is accurate, polished, and consistent with brand standards.
What You’ll Do
- Edit and proofread marketing, retail engagement, and merchandising content for clarity, accuracy, tone, grammar, punctuation, and style.
- Verify facts carefully and ensure content aligns with U.S. English usage and Chicago-style conventions.
- Support both digital and print deliverables that are intended for a worldwide audience.
- Collaborate with creative, marketing, and content teams to improve messaging quality and consistency.
- Use AI-assisted content tools as part of the content development workflow when appropriate.
- Prioritize assignments efficiently and adapt to changing needs in a fast-moving environment.
Required Background
This position calls for at least 5 years of editing experience, ideally gained in creative teams or marketing-focused organizations. A strong command of writing, proofreading, and editorial judgment is essential, along with deep familiarity with U.S.-style English, grammar rules, punctuation, and The Chicago Manual of Style. Candidates should also be comfortable working independently, contributing in a team setting, and handling a results-driven, high-change workplace.
Preferred Experience
Experience with marketing or social media copy, digital publishing tools, and content management systems is an advantage. Exposure to high-profile global brands or retail communications is also preferred.
Additional Notes
Applicants should be prepared to complete a copyediting test during the hiring process. This role is based onsite in Cupertino, CA 95014.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly rate for this contract role ranges from $42.00 to $50.00, depending on factors such as client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and commuter benefits.
Equal Opportunity and Fair Hiring
The employer is committed to equal opportunity in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered in line with applicable state and local fair hiring laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.
Support and Contact
If accommodations are needed during the application or employment process, assistance is available through the provided recruiting contact.