Senior Copy Editor, Moody’s – $56,300.00 – $81,650.00/year
At Moody’s, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways.
If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.
Skills and Competencies
- A total of 5-6 years of copyediting experience in the KPO sector, online or print publication, or corporation. 2-3 years of copyediting business content desired.
- Knowledge of Associated Press style and willingness to become an expert on Moody’s Analytics style.
- Broad understanding of economics and policy issues.
- Highly organized, efficient, able to meet tight deadlines, and an open mind-set.
- Attention to detail and ability to edit clear and concise copies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a plus.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in English, writing, journalism, communications, commerce, economics, or related fields.
Responsibilities
The Economics Center of Excellence is hiring a Senior Copy Editor to join our team and ensure that we publish high-quality reports, white papers, and blogs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in copyediting in the context of economics, business, and/or finance. Editing experience is a plus. A keen eye for detail and the ability to juggle competing priorities and meet deadlines are a must.
- Copyedit research reports for grammar, spelling, punctuation and syntax.
- Ensure Moody’s Analytics house style is followed and formatting is correct.
- Identify documents needing additional work and escalate to the economist.
- Help economists understand editorial changes to improve writing skills.
- Ability to pivot workflow and collaborate with other members of the publications team so that multiple concurrent deadlines are met.
- Work with the publications team to enhance the process, update style guides, and adopt new technologies.
About the team
The Economics Center of Excellence is a leading independent provider of economic, commercial real estate, financial, country, and industry research designed to meet the diverse planning, risk assessment and information needs of businesses, governments, financial institutions, and professional investors worldwide. By joining our publications team, you will be helping to ensure that our economists deliver high-quality insights that inform decision-making across various sectors.