Associate Copy Editor (Future Opportunity)

Do you have a passion for immaculately crafted sentences? Do grammatical errors jump out at you in books, online, and even on menus? If you answered “yes,” then let’s talk. ICF Next is looking for a skilled and passionate Associate Copy Editor to help make our written communications shine. 

If this sounds like you, join our growing Creative Studio of mission-driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists who love what we do. Send your resume and a link to your portfolio—we’d love to see your work! 

About ICF Next 

ICF Next brings together strategy, creativity, data, and technology to solve real problems. 

We work with organizations facing complex challenges across energy, public health, climate, and more. The work is not just about communication. It is about helping people understand, engage, and take action. 

Our teams build integrated campaigns and experiences that connect with people and hold together across channels. The work needs to be clear, useful, and built to perform. If it does not resonate, it does not work. 

 
As an Associate Copy Editor, you’ll: 

• Support public and private sector clients in tackling issues such energy efficiency, disease prevention, child welfare, disaster preparedness, and more. 

• Demonstrate exceptional editorial skills, including correcting issues with grammar, spelling, punctuation, accuracy, layout, style, and consistency. 

• Provide editorial review on a wide variety of materials, including online and social content, reports, and marketing collateral.  

• Collaborate with other editors, other Creative Studio members, and account teams to develop and deliver exceptional work.  

• Ensure that all work is consistent with established brand guidelines and strategy, and maintain up-to-date editorial guidelines. 

• Promote and update editorial policies, standards, and procedures to ensure adherence to them across the agency. 

You’ll need: 

• Two to five years of professional experience in editing; government, advertising agency, or consultancy experience preferred. 

• Bachelor's degree in English, advertising, communications, or a related field.  

Additional Professional Attributes: 
 

• Exceptional editorial skills, including proofreading and copy editing marketing copy, fact checking, and reviewing layout.  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and shared workspaces.  

• Exceptional attention to detail.  

• Familiarity with adherence to editorial style guides; knowledge of AP style preferred.  

• Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills with the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment, juggling multiple competing deadlines.  

What we offer: 

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options   

• Competitive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans   

• Ongoing training and development opportunities   

• A collaborative environment with opportunities to connect across teams   

• Opportunities to contribute to social impact and community initiatives 

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.