Copy Editor

Primary Function:

The Grainger Copy Editor provides copy editing for product information text through the company’s various digital and print channels. Working with internal and external copywriters, this individual plays a key role in ensuring all copy meets established standards while also updating standards and guidelines to best serve customers. He or she must ensure the team is presenting necessary information to customers clearly, concisely, and accurately. He or she will also serve as a project manager, working with content management systems to ensure all deadlines and quality standards are met. Additionally, he or she will provide development feedback to copywriters and report quality issues to the Copy Supervisor and Copy Manager. The Copy Editor actively develops and improves processes for content creation.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Edit product copy to meet publishing standards and check that it augments and complements other presentation elements, including but not limited to merchandising, visual images, and visual design, to help customers navigate our varied assortment and make fast, confident purchase decisions
• Manage projects to ensure all deadlines and quality standards are met
• Coordinate editorial staff, including internal and external writers, as needed and support Copy Manager in various project-management tasks as needed
• Verify all copy statements are supported by research, data, or Merchandising guidance and are documented appropriately
• Promote continuous development of editorial guidelines and processes to increase efficiency and quality
• Develop new procedures for content creation or content auditing to meet business needs and provide solutions for problems or obstacles
• Be able to understand and translate technical product data into useful customer-focused copy
• Edit informational, marketing, and UX copy as needed
• Lead special projects as needed

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years copy writing and editor experience required

• Thorough understanding of technical product information and feature-benefit copy principles
• Thorough understanding of rules of grammar and punctuation
• Working knowledge of ecommerce, direct marketing, catalog, or similar industry
• Strong prioritization and project management skills
• Working knowledge of keyword research and basic SEO principles
• Must be able to quickly ascertain customer and business requirements to ensure correct tone, approach, etc.
• Seen as a subject matter expert
• Prior experience in providing feedback, mentoring copywriters, and providing direction to improve work products and assist others in development of their skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work in deadline-driven environment and handle multiple (often conflicting) priorities at the same time
• Customer focused
• Strong influencing skills
• Strong judgment and decision making skills
• Attention to detail

Grainger is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.