Copy Editor

## About the Role The Copy Editor role at Stripe is a unique opportunity to work with a leading financial infrastructure platform and contribute to the company's mission to increase the GDP of the internet. As a Copy Editor, you will be responsible for ensuring all marketing content meets the company's quality bar and reflects the house style. You will work closely with the Narrative and Editorial team to copy edit a wide range of content, including blog posts, guides, reports, infographics, customer stories, emails, web pages, ads, and video transcripts. The role requires a high level of attention to detail, excellent editing skills, and the ability to work independently. You will also be responsible for updating and maintaining the style guide and other editorial documentation, customizing and refining AI writing and editing tools, and improving operational processes to keep the Copy Desk running smoothly. As part of the Product Marketing team, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product and Engineering, Sales, Partnerships, Demand Generation, and Campaigns. This will require excellent communication and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to adapt to different contexts and formats. ## What You Will Do - Review and copy edit all kinds of marketing content to apply the company's style guidelines and uphold the quality bar - Ensure fidelity to the company's voice and tone, eliminate errors, replace jargon with plainspeak, and turn clunkiness into grace - Continuously amend, improve, and clarify the style guide as new problems are encountered and solved, and as the voice and standards evolve - Build and maintain AI tools for the Copy Desk team to use in the editing process, as well as self-serve tools for marketers to use upstream from bringing content to Copy Desk for review - Iterate on existing operational processes for intake, queue and service level management, and quality assurance - Find ways to move faster and do more as the review volume increases - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product and Engineering, Sales, Partnerships, Demand Generation, and Campaigns - Apply a strategic and growth mindset to the role, driving programs that reinforce a culture of high-quality writing - Partner with teams to continually revise Copy Desk processes and improve the overall quality of marketing content - Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and apply this knowledge to the role ## What We Are Looking For - Minimum 5 years of experience working as a copy editor across channels and formats, in marketing or other fields - Experience working with a diversity of teams, including those with regional considerations, and an understanding of the subtle differences required to succeed in each context - A passion for copy editing and a deep understanding of the importance and power of well-written prose - Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, English, Creative Writing, or a related field - Excellent editing skills, with attention to detail and a strong understanding of grammar, punctuation, and style - Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team - Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to adapt to different contexts and formats - Experience with Google Analytics and Excel, or similar tools - Ability to learn and adapt to new tools and processes quickly ## Nice to Have - Experience working with AI writing and editing tools - Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in content creation and editing - Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment - Certification in editing or a related field - Portfolio of work that demonstrates excellent editing skills and attention to detail ## Benefits and Perks - Competitive salary and benefits package - Opportunity to work with a leading financial infrastructure platform and contribute to the company's mission - Collaborative and dynamic work environment - Professional development opportunities, including training and education - Flexible remote work arrangements - Access to the latest tools and technologies - Recognition and reward for outstanding performance - Comprehensive health and wellness package - Generous paid time off and holiday policy

- To stand out in this role, make sure your portfolio demonstrates excellent editing skills and attention to detail.

• Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience working with cross-functional teams and adapting to different contexts and formats.
• Familiarize yourself with Stripe's products and services, and be prepared to discuss how you can contribute to the company's mission.
• Highlight your experience with Google Analytics and Excel, or similar tools, and be prepared to discuss how you can apply this knowledge to the role.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience working with AI writing and editing tools, and how you can apply this knowledge to the role.
• Research the company culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how you can contribute to and thrive in this environment.
• Practice your editing skills, and be prepared to complete a editing test or assignment as part of the interview process.