Copy Editor - (Hybrid) London, ON

Description

Info-Tech is one of the world’s fastest-growing IT research and advisory companies, proudly serving over 30,000 IT professionals. We are looking for a strong Copy Editor to join our team.

Why join us?

We are a growth focused, entrepreneurially spirited company that has consistently achieved YoY growth in our 25 years of operation and are especially proud of our double-digit growth in the midst of a global pandemic.

When you join Info-Tech you get access to unlimited opportunities for professional growth and development in your field of expertise or areas you are interested in. We promote learning to help you be a better professional and we will also pay for some of those certifications.

You will work in a highly collaborative team that functions efficiently even in a remote work setting. You will have flexibility to work from home, at the office (located in London, Ontario and quite fun), or in a hybrid mode.

We offer great competitive salaries, benefits plan, and RRSP matching plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Content editor

• Complete publication copyediting using a three-pass technique (mechanical editing, content editing, formatting)
• Quality check for voice, tense, context, and clarity using the tools provided
• Adhere to visual standards through layout verification (template use, visual adherence to standards, e.g. colour, font, spacing, alignment, labeling, graphic standards/appropriate stock-image choice)
• Apply Info-Tech’s style guide (capitalization, wording conventions, formatting, bullets, references, etc.)
• Prepare PowerPoint decks for publication
• Test Excel tools to ensure functionality
• Liaise with authors, distributors, and promoters of content
• Liaise with designers for image development and proofread final design collateral
• Summarize written material as required
• Write publication metadata as required 
• Make categorization and keyword tagging suggestions/decisions
• Coach research analysts on content writing and editing standards

Content publisher

• Upload and publish publications and supporting media
• Maintain publications on the website (edits, bug fixes)
• Verify publication post-publish (using defined standards)
• Review published content for issues
• Move existing content into new/updated presentation templates as required
• Liaise with developers to recommend CMS improvements and fixes
• Verify/proof publication distribution emails and social media posts
• Update website to publicize content and graphics

Planning and Process Improvement

• Contribute to and maintain process and standards guide
• Maintain publication checklists and suggest improvements to content publication process
• Review submitted research materials for completeness and follow up with authors to resolve issues

Who should apply? Someone who has:

• University degree or college diploma in English, Journalism, Technical Writing, or equivalent and related job experience
• Exceptional editing, spelling, and language skills
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
• Experience with IT-related content an asset
• Passion for accuracy and affinity for details
• Strong online research abilities
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong ability to adhere to procedures
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative, agile environment
• Knowledge of HTML, copyright, SEO, and accessibility best practices are all considered strong assets

We'd love to know more about you, so if you're the perfect fit we're looking for, feel free to attach a cover letter with your application and explain why. We'll prioritize applications with cover letters.

Info-Tech Research Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic including Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants. To that end, upon request, ITRG will ensure, to the extent possible, that accommodation be made available to applicants throughout the recruitment and hiring process.