Copy Editor

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IANS is seeking a professional, deadline-oriented Copy Editor to join our research department in a full‑time role. As part of a team, you will work to ensure IANS' client‑facing materials are clear, concise, consistent, complete and credible, and that text is well written, grammatically correct and accessible. Yours will be the last eyes on the content we produce, so your primary task is to ensure the IANS brand remains synonymous with top quality.

$48,000 - $60,000

• Review materials (short‑ and long‑form reports, PDFs, slide decks, graphics, etc.) to ensure they follow IANS templates and style guidelines, and that text is clear, consistent and error‑free. This requires a strong focus on accuracy for technical terms, acronyms, hyphenation, capitalization, fonts and formatting.
• Work with team members to check written materials for clarity, accuracy and consistency.
• Work with team members to meet process flow expectations and ensure all client deliverables meet deadlines.
• Format materials in the Microsoft Office suite and Adobe InDesign.
• Use our Sitefinity content management system to approve and publish materials to the IANS internal client web portal, ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Support the research team as needed on special projects, new products and more.

• A thorough knowledge of the English language and AP style; familiarity with technical, IT and information security terms a plus.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Familiarity with basic graphic design and video editing, or willingness to learn, is also encouraged.
• A methodical working style, with strong concentration, accuracy and great attention to detail.
• The ability to multitask and work on tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Tact and diplomacy for negotiating changes with editors.
• Working knowledge of content management systems (Sitefinity experience a plus).
• A bachelor's degree in English or journalism.

For the security practitioner caught between rapidly evolving threats and demanding executives, IANS is a trusted resource to help CISOs and their teams make decisions and articulate risk. IANS provides experience‑based insights from a network of seasoned practitioners through Ask‑an‑Expert inquiries, a peer community, deployment‑focused reports, tools and templates, and executive development and consulting. To learn more about us, visit

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Computer and Network Security