Senior Copy Editor

Requisition : 20360

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes.

SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day:
  Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

The Copy Editor conducts thorough reviews and makes edits (including rewrites) on large volumes of text for a variety of multimedia communications materials. The Copy Editor reviews nearly every printed piece, display panel, display interactive, video caption, banner, sign and other collateral material produced by Communications Services. The Copy Editor must review and correct material for accurate style, spelling, punctuation, grammar and content.

The Copy Editor also identifies flaws in focus, structure, organization and tone in copy, and rewrites or makes suitable recommendations for correction. The Copy Editor works independently, replying upon sound judgment, knowledge and experience to make corrections, and must be able to perform work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines.

• Reviews varied content for printed publications, displays, videos and the Web, including but not limited to body copy, headlines, captions, design inconsistencies, indentation and other formatting issues, etc. Applies knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation, AP and SRP style manuals, and other tools to make edits or rewrite the copy to ensure that it is clear, concise and correct. Ensures that graphic elements adhere to SRP standards.
  
  Conducts research to ensure that copy is factually correct, including but not limited to financial indicators, job titles, historical data, marketing offers, etc. Identifies flaws in focus structure, organization and tone in copy, and rewrites or makes suitable recommendations for correction.
• Communicates with Corporate Communications Strategists, Marketing Communications Strategists, Graphic Designers, Digital Media Producers and various other internal and external business partners about necessary copy or formatting changes and the reasons for them.
• Acts as a liaison between Communications Services staff and business partners to ensure that edits are accurately completed before production.

A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.

This position may be filled at one of three levels outlined below, based on the candidate’s relevant education, experience, or a combination of both that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and competencies. Level…