Copy Editor / Senior Copy Editor (NY)

The role

This person will edit time-sensitive research and rating reports in American and British English. They will work with the global Electronic Publishing team to publish materials to KBRA.com and external platforms.

What you will do

• Edit topical research and rating reports for quality, tone, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and style guide adherence.
• Review documents using Track Changes and PDF markups to provide rewrite suggestions.
• Perform quality assurance proofreading for documents converted into the proprietary publishing platform.
• Apply various proofreading styles to ensure quality within timelines.
• Work closely with Desktop Publishers to provide feedback.
• Track and provide timely feedback on recurring errors.
• Document and formalize processes as they evolve.
• Check that graphs and tables are correctly referenced throughout the text.
• Work with analysts, Credit Policy, Compliance, and Legal departments to improve published materials.
• Help familiarize analysts with editorial procedures, writing best practices, and publishing systems.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Relevant experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven publishing environment
• Minimum of 3-8+ years of previous experience as a copy editor or similar role in a corporate environment or news desk
• Confidence in rewriting text sensitively without altering the meaning
• Ability to resolve and raise queries directly with authors
• Excellent Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Familiarity and working knowledge of AI tools in an editorial/production capacity
• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently and with team members

Nice to have

• Experience in headline writing and reshaping press releases
• Knowledge of financial markets, bond/equity markets, the credit ratings industry, and financial terminology
• Experience with publishing platforms or Content Management Systems (e.g., EidosMedia Méthode)
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT

Benefits

• A flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office
• Competitive benefits and paid time off
• Paid family and disability leave
• 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
• Educational and professional development financial assistance
• Employee referral bonus program

About the company

KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered in the U.S., the EU and the UK, and is designated to provide structured finance ratings in Canada.