Senior Copy Editor

WHO WE ARE:

At RAPP, with unrivaled depth of expertise in first-party data, we’ve been observing and cataloging real people’s lives for 50 years. In today’s world, the balance of power has shifted, and customers are in control, which is why we put people and their preferences at the heart of the brand experience through the discipline of CMR — Consumer-Managed Relationships. We create marketing that matters, and RAPP’s expertise in data and marketing sciences gives us and our clients actionable human insight — an incredible understanding of genuine motivations, observed transactions and actual interactions. Our process reflects how real people think; we balance the left brain and the right — and we do our best work when we bring Precision and Empathy into balance. Building on our data foundation, RAPP delivers a range of capability across social, digital, customer experience and technology.

RAPP is proud to employ over 1,000 talented people across the U.S., Brazil, UK, Germany, Singapore and Dubai, and we actively foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual difference are valued and leveraged to achieve the agency’s vision.

RAPP is part of the global network Omnicom and is part of the DAS Group of Companies. To learn more, visit www.rapp.com

YOUR ROLE:

RAPP is seeking a Senior Copy Editor to lead delivery of high-quality, error-free work for a major financial services client.

This person will lead and participate in copy editing for a variety of marketing deliverables, including emails, display ads and direct mail. In particular, RAPP develops a large volume of marketing email campaigns.

The Senior Copy Editor works closely with other copy editors as well as the Quality Assurance and Creative teams to bring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with brand and regulatory requirements.

This person produces great work in a fast-paced environment, often with short turnaround times — and helps other copy editors do the same. Thrives within a collaborative team and is also able to handle tasks on their own. Clear and thorough written and verbal communication is paramount.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as lead editor for a major financial services brand, performing all levels of editing, including proofreading, copy editing, fact-checking and brand style compliance.
• Support the Copy Editing team in keeping current on client feedback and updating an extensive client/brand copy editing guide. Serve as subject-matter expert with regard to style, grammar, usage and client preferences.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of terminology, trademarks and detailed legal disclaimers for multiple lines of business.
• Ensure clarity, concision and inclusivity of marketing language to deliver high-impact messages that are free of bias. Verify appropriateness of visuals/artwork within the context of communications.
• Oversee the copy-editing workload, ensuring thorough reviews, timely turnarounds and equitable distribution of assignments while minimizing bottlenecks. Prioritize urgent work, and escalate and help address bandwidth/timing challenges with cross-discipline collaborators.
• Monitor, audit and optimize copy-editing process and adjacent processes to ensure requirements are always being met with maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
• Review error reports and conduct root cause analyses to prevent recurrence.
• Exercise tact, diplomacy and protection of confidential information.
• Execute all aspects of administrative responsibilities (e.g., timesheets, time-off requests) in an appropriately detailed and timely manner.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism or associated field is preferred.
• At least 4 years’ experience as a full-time copy editor reviewing both digital and print work.
• At least 2 years' experience copy editing materials for the financial services industry and/or another highly regulated industry (healthcare, pharma, etc.).
• At least 2 years in a senior and/or supervisory position.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new software quickly. Comfort with both Windows and Mac operating systems. Experience with Workfront and/or Proof HQ a plus.
• Expert skills with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word and Outlook, and at least intermediate skills with Excel, plus the ability to learn other content management systems. Experience with SharePoint/OneDrive a plus.
• Excellent command of the English language with respect to grammar, punctuation and vocabulary; proficiency with AP and/or Chicago style guidelines.
• Analytical mindset, time-management and problem-solving skills, and the ability to see both the big picture and details of a project.
• Effective communication/interpersonal skills to work across teams and disciplines.

Our Hybrid Work Model:

RAPP's current hybrid model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while also supporting flexibility for all employees. As such, we have the option to work from home two days per week, if we'd like.

RAPP provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan. Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), stock options, Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts, vacation, sick, and personal days and positive activism days, paid parental leave and disability benefits. For more information regarding Omnicom benefits, please visit www.omnicombenefits.com. A reasonable estimate of the salary for this role, at the time of posting, is $72,000 - $94,000. This range is specific to Dallas and multiple factors are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: skill set, experience and training, certifications; etc. This is an exempt position. If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.

“As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.”

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.