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Join Amplify as a Marketing Copy Editor in a part-time contractor role, leveraging your editing expertise to enhance marketing materials for leading K-12 educational products.

Responsibilities: Edit and proofread marketing collateral ensuring alignment with company voice, clarity, and adherence to editorial standards while managing multiple projects.

Skills: Proficiency in grammar, punctuation, technical writing, and familiarity with editing software; strong attention to detail and deadline management skills are essential.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or related field; 4+ years of professional copy editing experience preferred, along with familiarity with marketing or educational environments.

Location: This is a remote position available within the United States.

Compensation: $50 - $50 / Hourly

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

The Copy Editor will be a key member of the team responsible for editing and proofreading marketing collateral for the Amplify suite of products.This role requires a keen eye for details, strong editing skills, and a deep understanding of writing style to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency across all materials. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Copy edit marketing collateral and emails to ensure alignment with the Amplify voice and writing style.
• Collaborate with content creators to clarify messages and enhance text clarity. 
• Ensure adherence to branding, trademarking, and editorial policies, including AP and APA styles. 
• Review materials for grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and other language-related errors. 
• Utilize specialized software to track changes, comments, and corrections.
• Verify the accuracy of names, titles, references, page numbers, and other material/resource details.
• Maintain a keen attention to detail while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Actively participate in team discussions (via Slack) to provide feedback and improve processes and content.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field. 
• 4+ years of professional copy editing experience, with a proven ability to deliver clean, error-free documents on time.
• Advanced understanding of English grammar, punctuation, and technical writing rules.
• Experience editing both print and digital materials.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines effectively.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working in a marketing, tech, or educational environment.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello).
• Knowledge of SEO best practices for web and digital copy.
• Proficiency in editing software such as Adobe InDesign, Google Docs, or Microsoft Word.
• Strong understanding of accessibility and inclusivity guidelines in writing and editing.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Experience editing across various formats (e.g., blogs, email campaigns, social media posts, video scripts).
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, particularly in remote work settings.
• Familiarity with style guides beyond AP and APA (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, MLA).

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this role is $50.00.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com.

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If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.

Amplify is an E-Verify participant.