Planet Interactive is hiring: Copywriter and Editor in New York

Job Description

Copywriter and Editor

Location: Remote (EST Preferred)

Duration: 6 months; high potential to extend

Pay Rate: Up to $40/hour, DOE

Planet Interactive is seeking a Copywriter and Editor with high-net-worth product experience or capital markets writing, private banking, financial world writing experience to join our Fortune500 Financial Services client on a 6-month contract.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with creative teams, business leaders and subject matter experts to execute written content that supports the firm’s business strategies.
• Revise existing materials, ensuring consistent branding and messaging, to maximize impact across marketing initiatives and business development.
• Adhere to existing brand guidelines including tone, voice and research-tested messaging architecture to maintain consistency.
• Copy edit and proofread print and digital content to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Translate and version complex financial and workplace topics into digestible pieces that appeal to the target market or audience.
• Find and cite qualified references for articles, white papers and case studies.
• Draft language for video scripts, on-screen narratives, ad copy, social posts, blog articles, client communications, graphic briefs, marketing materials and other content as needed.
• Adeptly navigate systems for project management and collaboration according to team processes.
• Manage rigorous editorial, subject matter and regulatory review process for content products.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Exemplary discretion and judgment.
• Knowledge and experience with financial concepts and the finance industry required.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, free of grammatical errors.
• Proven copy-editing skills.
• Ability to translate complex topics into easily-understood copy using multiple voices and styles.
• Knowledge of and experience with the nuances of multi-channel (print, web, email, social, video, audio) content.
• Experience in compliance-driven environment is a plus, but not required.
• Excellent time management and self-motivation with the ability to handle multiple projects and switch gears based on project prioritization.
• Personal commitment to accuracy, attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting