Copy Editor

Role Title: Copy Editor

Reports To: Global Head of Copy Editing

Location: Singapore

About ICIS

ICIS is a division of LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Group (RSG), a FTSE 20 company with revenue of $10 billion in 2018 and an employee base of over 30,000 across 40 countries. We exist to help businesses in the energy, petrochemical and fertilizer industries make strategic decisions, mitigate risk, improve productivity and capitalise on new opportunities. At ICIS we make some of the world’s most important markets more trusted and predictable by providing data services, thought leadership and decision tools. Thousands of decisions are taken across supply chains every day using our intelligence and we make this possible through a global presence that delivers the targeted, local insights customers need to achieve growth in a rapidly changing world. We shape the world by connecting markets to optimise the world’s valuable resources. With a global team of more than 600, ICIS has employees based in London, New York, Houston, Karlsruhe, Milan, Mumbai, Singapore, Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Dubai, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Tokyo and Perth.

Purpose of Role:
The copy editing team performs critical functions for some of RSG’s leading brands including ICIS, Cirium & Chemical Data (CDI). With offices in London, Houston, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Singapore, the team is responsible for design and layout, copy editing, translation and digital production across our various brands.

As part of the Singapore team, the copy editor will be responsible for ensuring ICIS output meets the standards required by the business.

Key Accountabilities:
- Proof and edit content across the business to ensure that it is clean, concise and accurate- Ensure the compliance workflow is maintained to a uniform set of standards- Ensure corrections are avoided and the copy is easy to understand- Check data is presented consistently and accurately- Ensure the copy is factually accurate and legally sound- Look beyond cosmetic issues in the copy and ask more searching questions
- For example, is the story balanced? Could it do with more context?_- Ensure the copy is formatted correctly for publication- Complete work quickly and to deadlines- Keep accurate and comprehensive records of corrections prevented by your editing

Skills and Behaviours- Proven ability to copy edit to a very high standard- Ability to edit copy quickly while maintaining accuracy levels- Confident when dealing with figures, such as those found in financial reporting- Proven ability to work well in a global team, handle change and deal with ambiguity- Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written form and ability to collaborate remotely to work with other business functions and geographies- Experienced in working cross-functionally to create high performance organisations and passionate about a world-class customer experience- Ensure best practices are followed, understand legal and compliance requirements and ensure adherence to all relevant policies and procedures- Proven online and print experience in a busy copy editing environment with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign and content management systems- Curious about everything, willing to ask questions and challenge the status quo in order to provide better customer, employee and business outcomes- Driven, passionate, motivated individual

Requirements / Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in journalism, media, communications or similar- Understanding or experience in covering petrochemical/energy markets would be an asset- An inquisitive mind- High level of numerical accuracy- Excellent interpersonal skills- Fluent written and spoken English- Able to work shifts, including 11am to 8pm, on weekdays- Able to work on public holidays

At RSG, we are a team that thrives on innovation and collaboration in a diverse and inclusive culture. We take pride in finding the best people. This is not just about a proven track-record, but about who you are and how you work. How we do things is just as important as what we do. We search for the behaviours that will make the difference in our team. It starts with drive and the desire to achieve, succeed and grow. Really caring and ensuring delivery and getting things done. Taking ownership and thriving with empowerment. Not afraid to take calculated risks and fail. We put the customer first and have a thirst for learning. If this is you, then get in touch.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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