Copy editors are in demand across many industries, like healthcare and publishing. It’s a great time to jump in, as many offer full-time opportunities! But first, how does the role differ from that of copywriters?
Meet Chris Hughes, a copy editor at Publix with a rich background in broadcasting, journalism, and corporate communications.
In this episode, he’ll shed light on the tools and techniques he uses, from Grammarly to custom style guides, and share why being detail-oriented and having a background in writing are so crucial in this field.
We’ll also cover where copy editors find employment, typical salary ranges, the exciting yet challenging aspects of the job, such as the rise of AI in writing and the nuance of clear corporate communication, and much more...
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⌚️Timestamps:
00:00 What does a copy editor do?
05:10 Copy editor experience as a freelancer
08:25 Interesting parts of the job
12:15 What people underestimate about copy editors
14:59 Niches and specialties aspiring copy editors can take
16:55 Biggest employers within this field
22:34 How to stay updated with latest tech as a copy editor
24:37 Day in the life as a copy editor
31:30 What you have to be good at to become a good copy editor
35:49 Topics you have to like to enjoy this career
37:18 Tools and technologies needed on the job
40:52 Recommended resources for aspiring copy editors
45:04 Explore job options, subscribe for career updates.
