Proofreader / Editorial Coordinator

Job Description

Role:

We are looking for a Coordinator-level Proofreader, Editor and Content Producer who proofreads, edits and writes corporate and creative materials that position and promote ViacomCBS and its brands to all audiences, primarily employees, partners, investors, press and, less frequently, consumers.

SUPERVISION GIVEN/RECEIVED: This role will report to the Director of Editorial

Come join our team!

Responsibilities:
• Proofread, edit and fact-check all copy generated by ViacomCBS Creative & Strategy at all stages of a project, across all media to ensure editorial excellence and accuracy of content and copy.
• Set and maintain the highest standards of accuracy of all ViacomCBS Creative & Strategy projects.
• Keep editorial resources and guides up to date with the latest style/language/usage and brand information.
• Coordinate and write various internal communications, recommending relevant news items and crafting engaging copy and content, and amplifying major company initiatives to our global employee audience.
• Write copy for print, video, digital and social media.
• Write copy for marketing collateral and initiatives.
• Develop mid- and long-form editorial pieces. Pitches in on brand identity projects where needed.
• Knowledge of ViacomCBS brands and business to ensure that it is accurately represented at all times.
• Present work to internal and external Creative & Strategy approvers and partners.
• Develop content for Creative & Strategy Instagram account and web site.
• Provide strong focus and experience on digital and social platforms and media.
• Adhere to deadlines and budgets.
• Meet regularly with editorial/brand strategy team to discuss process, creativity, strategy, departmental and company priorities.

Basic Qualifications:
• Proofreading and editing skills
• 3-4 years relevant experience
• Education: Undergraduate degree required. English or Advertising major preferred
• Has knowledge of Apple operating system and experience with software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT; Apple Keynote; Outlook; Slack
• Ability to apply, maintain and implement editorial style guidelines
• Submit writing samples or portfolio links

Additional Qualifications:
• Excellent writing, organizational and communication skills
• Can work across the department and collaborate with all teams
• Is detail-oriented
• Is solutions-oriented and resilient; approaches challenges and roadblocks with ideas
• Possesses interpersonal skills
• Has ability to innovate and create
• Can carry out deadlines

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

ViacomCBS believes in creating environments that allow our primary focus to remain on providing entertainment, education and information to our millions of viewers around the world. As part of this commitment to health and safety, ViacomCBS requires COVID-19 vaccines for current US employees, including all newly hired employees. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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As ViacomCBS begins the process of returning to the office in the US, there are a few key dates to keep in mind
• The first dose of the Moderna vaccine should be no later than November 29.
• The first dose of the Pfizer vaccine should be no later than December 6.
• The J&J vaccine should be administered no later than December 27.

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