Lead Copy Editor - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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At a Glance:This position sits within our global team, which is based in Switzerland. However, the role may be performed from any of our offices worldwide: Zürich, Berlin, Portland, Yokohama, Vancouver, Melbourne, São Paulo, or Shanghai.The Lead Copy Editor at On oversees the work of writers across our global and regional teams, as well as social and video teams, maintaining comprehensive style guides and word lists, enforcing best practices, conducting workshops and outreach, making decisions about our tone and style, and copy editing a broad range of stories, including feature stories, reports, and news pieces. Above all, they will ensure the quality, consistency, sensitivity, and clarity of the writing that appears on On’s channels.The content team is fast-paced and broad in scope, so agility and the ability to work under a tight deadline are key. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, thorough, and attuned to modern and colloquial language. They will also be a diplomatic, nimble collaborator, working with a number of writers and editors, as well as the social media, visuals, and leadership teams.Your Team:We believe in speed, teamwork and provocation. On’s Content Team empowers people to challenge the status quo. We’ll encourage you to break the rules, knock things down, rebuild them better, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. It takes a team of people who invest in other’s success, and together we make On the place where we do the best work of our career. We’re a team that is radically honest. We are curious and competitive. We embrace teamwork and adaptability. We’re proud to be unmistakably On.Your Mission:Copy edit a wide variety of stories by our writers, reporters, and freelancers, from athlete news posts to reports to longform featuresIdentify grammar and style issues as they arise both on- and off-platform and work directly with the writer and editor to fix any mistakes; ensure that guidelines and expectations, per the style guide, are clearly communicatedMeet regularly with Head of Content and Copy Leads to identify areas of focus and support our writers across all sitesSpearhead workshops, presentations, and copy desk emails designed to improve grammar and copy and further educate the On teamNavigate sensitive style and language matters, providing guidance and support to editors in real time, and establishing up-to-date recommendations for OnCopy edit social copy across all platforms for both regular publishing and special projectsProvide wide-ranging support for project kickoffs, developing copy editing protocol for each campaign, and liaising with writers throughout the processEnsure that all documentation around style and grammar, including style guides, word lists, and one-sheets, are regularly updated and easily accessible to staff. The senior copy editor is also responsible for clearly and efficiently communicating any changes to style guides.Your Story:At least three years prior copy editing experience (freelance or on staff)Experience working in digital mediaFantastic organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projectsThe ability to work quickly and accurately under pressureA strong eye for detailFluency with online publishing and organizational toolsFamiliarity with AP StyleStrong written communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a teamAn interest in conscious copy editing and an understanding of the importance of language when covering topics like diversity, equity, and inclusionFamiliarity with and interest in the topics covered by On are a plusFact checking experience is a plusInterest in managing potential future copy editors and writersWhat we offer:We offer a dynamic, challenging and sportive environment that has been ranked as the ‘fastest growing sports company’ of its time. With offices across the globe, we are an international team who is hungry to innovate and build something incredible. We foster an active environment where each individual thrives for excellence and can achieve their full potential. This is where your work matters, you’re hands-on and your team members are amongst the very best in their respective disciplines and fields.If you are driven to bring On to the next level, curious about the opportunity and want to be part of our growing team send us your application, and join the ONiverse!#LI-KK1