Senior Copy Editor

Summary

Join Palo Alto Networks as a Copy Editor and help ensure all outbound communications are current, correct, consistent, customer-friendly, and polished. You will primarily copy edit technical marketing collateral according to Chicago style, review AP-based creative content, proofread PDFs and slides, fact-check materials, and collaborate with a team of copywriters, editors, and designers. This role requires 5 years of editing experience in the high-tech industry, preferably with 2 years in cybersecurity, in-depth knowledge of Chicago style, excellent grammar and proofing skills, and good editorial judgment. The company offers a competitive salary range of $131,000-$185,000/year, depending on experience and location, along with restricted stock units and a bonus. Palo Alto Networks is committed to providing a supportive work environment with various development and wellbeing programs.

Requirements

• 5 years of editing in the high-tech industry; preferably 2 years in cybersecurity
• In-depth knowledge of Chicago style, plus some AP (will train on the latter)
• Excellent command of grammar and mechanics; exceptional proofing skills
• Good editorial judgment and comfort with reviewing executive copy
• Adaptability and grace in a fast-paced production environment

Responsibilities

• Copy edit primarily technical marketing collateral according to Chicago style
• Review AP-based creative content and various communications as needed
• Proofread PDFs, slides, and graphics for errors and inconsistencies in layout
• Fact-check, place trademark symbols, and ensure sources are properly cited
• Collaborate with the best team of copywriters, editors, and designers around

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Communications, or similar
• Experience with Google G Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Asana
• Exposure to AI-generated content and newfangled editing tools

Benefits

• The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location
• For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $131,000 - $185,000/YR (Based on experience and work location)
• The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus