Copy Editor/Proofreader - AP Style Expert

Copy Editor/Proofreader Position Overview Our client in the Aerospace & Industrial Manufacturing industry is looking for two Copy Editors/Proofreaders. You will be part of a rebrand execution studio we're building on behalf of the client. You must be expert-level on AP Standards: this role will be the authority on edits/changes needed to comply with AP standards. To be successful, you must be experienced and comfortable working in a fast-paced, production studio environment, and be able to triage and prioritize proofreading items based on due date and complexity. Candidates should be comfortable working in a highly regulated space and learning regulatory requirements as well as applying brand standards. This is a freelance role that starts on Monday, May 18th, through June 30th to start, with a likelihood of being extended through EOY. This role is REMOTE and requires the ability to work PDT hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform final QA on Word and PPT assets transitioned to new brand standards.
• Ensure consistency in voice, tone, terminology, AP style standards, and formatting.
• Act as the final editorial gate for sales collateral, training assets, and internal documents.
• Partner with copywriters and designers during revision cycles.
• Flag inconsistencies and compliance risks before release.

Qualifications

• Professional copy editing or proofreading experience with a strong command of grammar, style, and brand voice enforcement.
• Experience supporting brand transitions or enterprise content updates.
• Proficiency in editing content to AP style standards, including enterprise, sales, and regulated content.
• Experience reviewing high volume Word and PowerPoint assets.
• Familiarity with regulated, legal, or sales enablement content.

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data.

Benefits

Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job