Job Openings Copy Editor
Continue your story with The Hoffman Agency.
Finding the exact right word to complete a sentence brings you joy. You may or may not have the AP Style Guide memorized from back to front. Helping to polish a l PowerPoint presentation is a cherished pastime. You relish the opportunity to make everyone you work with a better writer, one deleted adjective at a time.
The Hoffman Agency is an international public relations and integrated marketing communications company that crafts stories to build brands.
We are seeking a junior copy editor with a passion for words, storytelling, learning and a commitment to excellence. Must have a sense of humor and appetite for working in a positive team environment.
If you like where the story is leading, read on.
The Plot Thickens: Job Description
- Editing: You’ll be working with account teams at Hoffman to edit a plethora of different writing formats, including web copy, bylined articles, social content, news releases, e-books, digital ads, blog posts, infographics, PowerPoint presentations, newsletters and more. Editing will include checking all copy for grammar, spelling, usage, consistency, tone, repetition and style.
- Agency Work: In addition to copyediting client work, you will be helping our executive team polish pitch decks for new business presentations, copyedit content for the Hoffman website and social media channels, etc.
- Content creation: There may be times when account teams need an extra hand with a writing project. If you have the background and interest in picking up the proverbial pen and writing, opportunities will present themselves.
Attributes of the Protagonist (That’s You)
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinker
- Accountable
- Passionate about the written word
- Excited to continually learn new things
- Curious
- Initiative
- Ability to work independently
- Enjoy fast-paced environment
- SENSE OF HUMOR
- Organized
The Hero’s Background: Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, PR/Advertising or another Liberal Arts field
- 2-4 years of copyediting experience
- Adept with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
- Superior writing and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and time management skills
- Acuity around technical subjects
- Experience in the media world and/or with SEO
- Ability to work independently
- Strong organizational skills and ability to track deadlines necessary
Flexibility and willingness to go beyond the call of duty are highly valued and rewarded.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, benefits package and career advancement opportunities.
We also offer our staff generous PTO, four-week sabbatical after four years and a flexible work culture.
This position is open for remote workers to apply, but it’s a bonus if you are located near our offices in San Jose, Portland or Boston.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to
We will contact all shortlisted candidates.