Copy Editor jobs in California

Description

This Encino, CA-based fintech business has quickly established itself as an indomitable force within the payments industry. As a leading provider of merchant services, PaymentCloud stands out from its competitors by supporting merchants of nearly any industry type.

PaymentCloud is a dynamic and innovative finance company seeking a creative and detail-oriented Copy Editor (Content Strategist) to join our established team. As a Copy Editor (Content Strategist), you will play a pivotal role in enhancing brand awareness and educating our audience on complex, finance-related topics.

This position will report to the Content Manager and is responsible for contributing to the development, execution, and ongoing maintenance of PaymentCloud and its affiliated brand’s multiplatform content strategy. In this position, you will write and edit pieces according to our brand guidelines, focusing on high-quality, easily digestible content.

The Copy Editor (Content Strategist) will be the first set of eyes on written content and will therefore need to be skilled, creative, and deadline-driven with proven success in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Content Creation: Write engaging blog posts, YouTube scripts, and marketing copy to promote our services and industry-related subjects.
• Editing and Proofreading: Review, re-structure, edit, and fact-check articles produced by our content writers.
• Collaborate: Develop engaging content with SEO and Design teams to ensure quality and brand voice.
• Strategize: Directly work with the Content Manager on content strategy across multiple brands.
• Leadership & Training: Assist team members with best practices with content editing and proofreading.
• Research: Utilize in-house industry experts and online sources to conduct thorough research on various topics and identify emerging trends.
• SEO Optimization: Optimize published content using SEO best practices, maintaining our established brand voice and content guidelines.
• Editorial Calendar: Adhere to the editorial calendar and ensure the timely publication of content.
• Idea Generation: Generate fresh and innovative ideas related to industry-specific topics.
• Diverse Content: Create and/or collaborate on press releases, internal resources, email communications, social media campaigns, and other additional deliverables.
• Brand Liaison: Be the contact for external brands, freelancers, and/or software partners to deliver on internal goals and projects.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of prior professional experience in content creation or related fields.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, showcasing strong editorial judgment, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to include branded storytelling.
• Highly reliable, organized, resourceful, and flexible.
• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative, engaged team player.
• Familiarity with editorial standards, content processes, copywriting, and SEO.
• Proficient with Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, CMSs such as WordPress or HubSpot, and task management systems such as Monday or Trello. Other technologies such as Canva and Mailchimp are a plus.

Qualities We Look For:

• Communication skills
• Meticulous and pay close attention to detail
• Reliable and punctual
• Passion for storytelling
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ownership and accountability
• Open-minded and creative
• Multitasking on deadlines
• Willingness to learn and collaborate
• Positive and upbeat personality

Required to Apply:

Please include samples of your work, either in the form of a portfolio or links to your published articles, when submitting your application.

Join our dynamic team at PaymentCloud and contribute to our mission of delivering valuable content to our audience. If you meet these qualifications and are excited about the prospect of joining a creative and driven team, we encourage you to apply

This is an in-office position.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to California. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance