Editorial Consultant (Copyeditor)

Job Title: Editorial Consultant (Copyeditor)
Location: Hybrid onsite, 3 days in Boston (core days: Tues- Thurs)
Duration: 3 months with possibility of converting
Start: ASAP
Interview Process: 2 rounds, virtual
 
JOB PURPOSE:
The Editorial Consultant role combines excellent editorial precision with creative, concise copywriting and focuses on editing and writing short-form content such as headlines, social media posts, email copy, web banners, and promotional blurbs. This role requires a sharp editorial eye, a firm grasp of investment language, and the ability to simplify complex financial ideas into clear, audience-friendly messaging. Working closely with the editorial team, designers, marketing managers, investment writers and other internal teams, the role will help ensure our content is accurate, engaging, brand-consistent and compliant.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Copyedits and proofreads a wide variety of marketing, client-facing and internal content to ensure clarity, consistency, grammar, and adherence to the organization's voice and brand positioning.
• Writes and refines short-form copy for digital and print use, including headlines, subheads, email subject lines, banner ads, social media posts, and video scripts.
• Collaborates with writers, designers, and marketers to craft compelling copy that aligns with the organization's business objectives, brand and style standards.
• Ensures all content meets regulatory and compliance standards in collaboration with legal and compliance teams.
• Maintains and helps evolve the firm's editorial style guide and tone of voice.
• Reviews and edits investment content to align with both brand and industry standards without compromising technical accuracy.
• Prioritizes and manages multiple deliverables on tight timelines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Communicates all edits and comments in a timely and effective manner.
• Helps train and educate members of editorial team and other internal partners on style guidelines and editorial standards.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all company product lines, business channel communications needs, and major legal and compliance guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in English, Journalism, Communications, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-6+ years of professional experience in financial copyediting and copywriting.
• Experience in asset or wealth management, financial publishing, or institutional investment communications preferred.
• Excellent command of grammar, syntax, punctuation, and AP style.
• Expert editing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and manage a high volume of projects simultaneously.
• Strong portfolio of short-form content and evidence of editorial rigor in a regulated industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and project management tools a plus.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across functions and geographies.