Copyeditor
Description
About NYRR
New York Road Runners (NYRR) was founded in 1958 when a small group of passionate runners vowed to bring running to the people and has grown from a local running club into the world’s premier community running organization. NYRR’s vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running.
NYRR’s year-round offerings of races, community events, programs, and training resources provide hundreds of thousands of people with the motivation, know-how, and opportunities to start running and keep running for life. NYRR’s premier event, the famed TCS New York City Marathon, attracts the world’s top professional runners and committed amateurs alike, while also raising millions of dollars annually for charity and driving economic impact for New York City. NYRR is equally committed to the runners of tomorrow, passionately providing youth fitness programs that educate and inspire children in underserved communities in New York City, nationwide, and around the world.
Headquartered in New York City, NYRR is a 501(c)(3) organization. To learn more, please visit www.nyrr.org.
At New York Road Runners, we are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace by finding the best candidate for the job. We understand that skills come from a variety of different backgrounds. Checking off every single requirement on our job description is not necessary to apply. If you think you are a good fit and have a passion for the work we do, please submit your application. We are eager to learn about your experience and skills! You may be the right candidate for this or other open positions
New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About the Department
The Marketing and Communications Department set our brand tone. They construct and magnify stories and messages to help and inspire people through running, across advertising, media, brand strategy, creative materials, video, photography, race broadcasts, editorial, brand presentations, and multiple web and digital platforms. They connect with the world's best athletes and ambassadors to deepen NYRR's mission. They leverage channels ranging from international broadcasts to screens at our NYRR RUNCENTER, individual emails to mass media, and from digital journeys to race day signage. The Marketing and Communications team connects NYRR's initiatives and innovations to the hearts and minds of our community, inspiring them to run for life. Broadcast & Video Production team oversees NYRR’s live television broadcasts, including the TCS New York City Marathon and United Airlines NYC Half, and manages the organizations video content creation with a focus on developing compelling and entertaining video content around existing events, programs, and initiatives to raise awareness, drive engagement, and attract monetization opportunities for the organization.
About the Position
New York Road Runners is seeking a detail-oriented Copyeditor to support the organization’s editorial standards across marketing, communications, and content platforms. Reporting to the Director of Editorial Content, the Copyeditor will play a key role in ensuring clarity, accuracy, consistency, and brand voice across a wide range of written materials.
This role is responsible for copyediting and proofreading content that supports NYRR’s races, programs, partnerships, and storytelling efforts. Materials include digital content, marketing and operational communications, editorial content, press materials, and race-related publications.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and comfortable working across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment, particularly around major events such as the TCS New York City Marathon.
Job Responsibilities (primary and secondary duties):
- Copyedit and proofread content across NYRR’s digital platforms, including NYRR.org race pages, informational site content, and short-form digital content such as social media captions
- Review marketing and operational communications—including email campaigns and member communications—for grammar, clarity, tone, and consistency
- Copyedit press releases and other external communications produced by the communications team
- Review and edit scripts, captions, and text elements associated with video and multimedia content '
- Copyedit and proofread race-related publications and materials, including media guides, runner guides, event programs, and other editorial assets tied to NYRR races
- Review printed event materials such as signage, pocket guides, and race-day communications to ensure accuracy and clarity
- Copyedit organizational publications and communications, including the annual Impact Report, membership materials, and other community-facing content
- Maintain NYRR’s editorial style guidelines while collaborating with writers, marketers, designers, and internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery across all content platforms
- Support additional copy writing needs as requested
Job Requirements:
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of professional copyediting or editorial experience
- Exceptional attention to detail and command of grammar, punctuation, and editorial style
- Experience copyediting across digital, marketing, and editorial formats
- Familiarity with AP Style and ability to maintain organizational style guidelines
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
- Interest in sports, running, or mission-driven organizations is a plus
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing, or a related field
Skills and Attributes:
- Excellent written communication and editorial judgment
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Strong time management and deadline management
- Ability to balance precision with efficiency in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work with diverse teams
- Commitment to maintaining consistent brand voice and editorial quality
- Comfortable balancing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for NYRR’s mission and storytelling that elevates the running community
- Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Other Requirements:
- All staff are required to work the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon, RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, and the TCS NYC Marathon.
Salary: 76-80K
New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer