Senior Copy Editor

Overview

Esri is looking for a forward-thinking copy editor who can handle a high volume of work, review a variety of material with a keen eye for detail, and take the lead on implementing innovative uses of artificial intelligence (AI) for copy editing.

Esri’s copy editing team ensures that written material (including but not limited to articles, presentation slides, brochures, newsletters, contracts, emails, and web pages) is free from grammatical and spelling errors, easy to read, conforms to Esri style, adheres to Esri copyright and trademark standards, and accurately names Esri products, events, and people. Copy editors find errors and provide feedback to writers and stakeholders to advise on how to improve readability, style, and accuracy. This role would also involve working with AI tools to develop ways to optimize copy editing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Make editing decisions based on Esri style and other required references to a variety of challenging assignments, editing a wide array of complex content pertaining to technology, services, software products and solutions, global business development, corporate marketing, and multiple industries
  • Ensure accuracy in spelling, grammar, and punctuation as well as smoothly composed syntax
  • Suggest reorganizing, recommend changes, and offer constructive critiques
  • Track changes effectively and maintain accurate versioning records
• Work with writing leads and AI tools to implement the application of AI across the copy editing workstream with the objective of increasing efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate with the copy editing team under tight deadlines and high volume to understand and apply best practices for the intended medium
• Negotiate time conflicts with fellow copy editors and requestors as needed
• Provide final quality control review for high-priority and strategic documents, public-facing documents, printed material, and contracts/agreements
• Serve as resource person for writing team as well as other departments
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Esri style guide to be utilized across the organization
• Collaborate with team members and external stakeholders to keep current on Esri products, services, and events as well as geospatial industry terms and usage

Requirements

• 5 years of experience copy editing projects with varying degrees of complexity, size, and type; and a Bachelor's degree in English or similar field
• Ability to score in the 98th percentile in a written test demonstrating expertise in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Adobe project management applications
• The desire to learn about and remain current with developments in the geospatial industry and with Esri technology
• Ability to manage multiple projects, exercise good judgment, and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate status to peers and leadership

The Company

Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do. Esri’s geographic information system (GIS) technology inspires and enables governments, universities, and businesses worldwide to save money, lives, and our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around them.

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is $70,720.00-112,320.00.

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