Copy Editor; on-site

Overview

The Copy Editor supports enterprise-wide communications
, driving awareness, readiness, and adoption through high-volume editorial content
, including newsletters, intranet articles, and enterprise digests.

This role partners cross-functionally to manage the end‑to‑end editorial lifecycle
, ensuring messaging is clear, accurate, and aligned with strategic initiatives in a fast‑paced, regulated environment
.

Type:
Contract, fully on‑site each day in Chicago

Schedule:
Regular hours

Duration: 6 months

Pay: $35 - $42/hr, paid weekly, benefits eligible

• 6+ years of experience in corporate/internal communications within complex, regulated environments
• Demonstrated expertise in writing, editing, and project management for large-scale communications
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior leadership
  , product teams
  , and cross‑functional stakeholders
• Proficiency with Adobe Workfront or similar workflow/project management tools
• Experience using enterprise email distribution platforms for high-volume communications
• Strong time management
  , with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Highly organized
  , detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple competing priorities
• Adaptable and responsive
  , with the ability to pivot based on evolving business needs and strategy
• Familiarity with AP style guidelines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (
  Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams
  )

• Build and distribute a weekly enterprise digest
  , delivering critical updates to a large employee audience (~13,000)
• Manage the editorial lifecycle for communications, including content intake, triage, prioritization, editing, approvals, and publication
• Review and refine editorial content to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to brand and communication standards
• Leverage workflow tools to maintain structured processes and governance across communications initiatives
• Source, draft, edit, and publish intranet articles and other internal communications assets
• Support production of a large‑scale enterprise newsletter (~30,000 employees), including content planning, compilation, quality control, and publishing
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business units to ensure accurate messaging and timely delivery
• Contribute to broader business and executive communications
  , including presentations, leadership messaging, and meeting materials
• Ensure all communications align with strategic initiatives
  , driving awareness, engagement, and adoption across the organization