Media Team

Text Editor

Sharpen Every Word · For creatives, photographers, videographers & storytellers.

About this role

Be the last set of eyes before anything goes out. Edit for clarity, accuracy, and consistency so everything GDG Babcock publishes reads like it came from one confident voice.

What you'll be doing

01Edit articles, recaps, captions, and announcements before publication
02Maintain a style guide covering tone, naming, formatting, and common conventions
03Fact-check names, dates, titles, and claims across published material
04Give writers actionable feedback that improves the next draft, not just this one
05Coordinate with the media and marketing teams on publishing timelines
06Proofread graphics copy and event materials before they ship

Requirements

Excellent command of grammar, punctuation, and English usage
Sharp eye for inconsistency, ambiguity, and padding
Experience editing others' writing: student publications, coursework, or personal projects
Comfort working to a deadline and to a style guide

What the panel looks for

Precision: you catch what everyone else read past
Judgment about when to cut and when to leave a writer's voice alone
Tact in delivering edits so writers keep wanting to work with you
Consistency of standards across pieces and contributors
Interest in building a house style, not just fixing typos

Ready to apply?

Applications for Text Editor are reviewed by the Media Team panel.

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