Copy Editor

Copy Editor

Remote– USA

About Backstage

Backstage matches creative projects with the best talent. We help staff over 50,000 creative projects a year in film, television, commercials, branded content, theater, experiential marketing and more. At our core is a strong belief in breaking down barriers and providing direct access to the best talent in the creative industry. Were a team of customer centric, analytical and creative problem solvers with a passion for helping our customers make amazing projects together.

Backstage Holdings’mission is to empower creative talent and streamline the content creation process for projects in film, television, commercials/branded content, social media, theater, music video, video games, and more. At our core is a strong belief in breaking down barriers and providing direct access to the best talent in the creative industry. Were a team of customer centric, analytical and creative problem solvers with a passion for helping our customers make amazing projects together. Our mission: to empower creative talent and streamline the content creation process for projects in film, television, commercials/branded content, social media, theater, music video, video games, and more. Backstage provides solutions that manage the entire project lifecycle, including talent discovery and staffing, production, post production, and distribution. Our brands include Backstage, Coverfly, FilmFreeway, Final Draft, ShareGrid, Sonicbids, and Voice123. Visitour websitefor more information.

Backstage Holdingsis part ofCast & Crew, a family of individually innovative companies modernizing the ways in which content is created.

The Role:

Backstage is looking for aCopy Editorto help ensure that the publications editorial content is factual, grammatical, and stylistically accurate. You will be joining our creative and fast-paced editorial team of 13, which includes writers, editors, content strategists, and designers who work together to deliver impactful and informative content to our audience. We are a passionate group with a keen interest in television, film, and the performing arts, and our mission is to support our community of actors, performers, and creatives looking to manage and grow their careers. We believe in a work environment that is inclusive, transparent, and motivating. We enjoy a casual approach while taking the work seriously. We strive to be nimble and curious, to try new ideas, and test different approaches to create a path to success.

As a Copy Editor, you will primarily focus on reviewing web material for publication, including casting content, themed roundups, how-to guides, SEO articles, and industry news stories. You may also copy edit other content as needed.

The Copy Editor will report to Backstages Editorial Director.

What Youll Do:

• Edit web articles for accuracy, clarity, grammar, spelling, readability, and style
• Copy edit and fact-check web pieces, including industry news, casting, SEO, and U.K./Australian content
• Work with editors and other members of the editorial staff on improving articles, headlines, and meta descriptions
• Assist the Senior Copy Editor in updating the style and editorial best practices guides and communicating updates to the team
• Act as a backup copy editor for the print magazine when necessary

What were looking for from you:

• 3+ years experience in copy editing and fact-checking for a web publication
• Sound editorial judgment and have a keen eye for tightening up copy and sharpening headlines
• Knowledge of the Associate Press (AP) Style
• An understanding of SEO best practices, including proper formatting and keyword usage, and targeted Title Tags, URLS, and Meta descriptions
• Keen interest in the areas Backstage covers, including performing arts, voice acting, modeling, film, television, and theater
• Strong grammatical skills; meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent time and project management skills for tracking articles and meeting deadlines
• Proficiency with Google Docs and content management systems
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively

Compensation is commensurate with various factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, training, licensure, certifications, geographic cost of labor, and other business and organizational needs. Compensation range for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location.

The compensation range for this position is:

$60,000$65,000USD