Senior Copy Editor

Role Overview

• Copy edit and proof all Kpler Insight content prior to publication, covering grammar, syntax, style, factual consistency, structure, and adherence to house style across news, analysis, and research formats.
• Define, document, and embed a Kpler Insight house style guide applicable to all content types and contributor backgrounds, from trained journalists to technical industry experts.
• Establish and own copy editing workflows and submission standards, ensuring a clear and consistent process from draft receipt to publication-ready sign-off.
• Act as the final quality control checkpoint before publication, maintaining editorial standards under deadline pressure across multiple simultaneous pieces.
• Where possible provide clear, constructive written feedback to contributors on copy editing changes made, helping non-journalist experts improve the clarity and structure of their submissions over time.
• Work closely with research leads and contributors to resolve factual ambiguities, inconsistencies, or unclear technical language
• without altering the substance or analytical conclusions of the work.
• Liaise with legal and compliance teams where content requires review for regulatory or reputational sensitivity prior to publication.
• Recruit, onboard, and manage a team of two copy editors positioned across EMEA and Americas time zones, enabling continuous global publishing coverage.
• Monitor copy editing output, turnaround times, and quality metrics, iterating on workflows as the team and content operation scales.

Requirements

• 5+ years of copy editing experience, with significant time editing technical, data-driven, or specialist B2B content
• Proven ability to edit at high volume and pace without sacrificing accuracy or consistency
• Experience working with non-journalist subject-matter experts, translating complex technical content into clear, publishable prose
• Track record of developing or enforcing house style guides and copy editing standards
• Experience managing or mentoring junior editorial staff, including in remote or distributed team settings
• Degree-level education required; discipline in English, journalism, linguistics, or a related field preferred
• Postgraduate qualification in journalism or publishing is advantageous but not required
• Professional accreditation or membership of a relevant editorial body (e.g. CIEP, NUJ) is welcome but not essential

Benefits

• We foster relationships and develop creative solutions to address market challenges.
• We are accessible and supportive to colleagues and clients with a friendly approach.
• Research shows that women and people of color are less likely than others to apply if they feel like they don’t match 100% of the job requirements.
• We’d love to hear from you! We understand that experience comes in many different forms and are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.
• Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and diverse work-environment.