Senior Copy Editor

Snap Inc. is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We contribute to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

Snapchat believes that each team member makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities outlined in a job description. This job description outlines primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but does not limit the employee or the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each team member will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors and to pursue individual career growth.

The Senior Copy Editor is responsible for owning the editorial review process across the marketing team. This person will be integral for maintaining consistent messaging across marketing materials, ensure that the integrity of the brand tone and voice is upheld, and be essential to the creative review process. The role will include reviewing all copy , short and long-form, across presentations, social content, broadcast, experiential and events, OOH and digital advertising as well as the evolution and maintenance of the brand copy guidelines.

Candidates should have a strong background in copy editing and proofreading of short and long-form copy for global brands.

What You’ll Do: 

• Proofread and copy edit all copy across the global marketing team

• Partner with Brand Maker Studio to ensure high quality creative execution

• Collaborate with a cross-discipline creative team

• Work on the continued development of the brand tone of voice and copy style guide

• Ensure consistency of the brand voice and copy across all marketing deliverables

• Be a point of contact for the company for how to properly use the copy style guide

• Proactively look for ways to improve the copy editing and proofreading process

• Guide and mentor copywriters on how to develop strong creative copy executions

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Superior knowledge of copy editing and proofreading

• Exceptional writing skills with proven success communicating a range of messages to various audiences and across key marketing channels

• Ability to build honest, direct relationships with colleagues and outside partners

• Ability to debate constructively, ask challenging questions and take constructive criticism in a productive way

• Strong initiative, attention to detail and follow-through skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees

• Willingness to bring creative excellence to projects across a variety of deliverable types

• Ability to juggle multiple projects at once when necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience

• 5-7 years experience in copy editing/proofreading or other relevant writing roles

• After-hours work required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience proofreading long and short form copy across multiple disciplines

• History of being a personal Snapchat user is a plus

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

• Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): The base salary for this position is $145,000 - $210,000 annually

• Zone B: The base salary for this position is $138,000 - $200,000 annually

• Zone C: The base salary for this position is $123,000 - $179,000 annually

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs

"Default Together" Policy at Snap

At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office at least 80% of the time (an average of 4 days per week). 

If you are not based in the same location(s) listed for this role and are open to relocation, we encourage you to apply to take advantage of our generous relocation policy. 

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected].