B&H Photo Video

Copy Editor


PayCompetitive
LocationNew York/New York
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 311

      Copy Editor

      440 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA Req #311
      Friday, September 15, 2023
      At over 45 years old and counting, B&H has built a reputation as the trusted resource for photography and videography enthusiasts via its NYC SuperStore and its award-winning website. Long known as "The Professional’s Source", B&H is recognized by savvy consumers worldwide for its honest, knowledgeable guidance, expert tips and articles… and always-great prices.

      B&H offers competitive salaries, medical benefits, a 401K plan, employee discounts and opportunities to grow within a high-energy, low-attitude environment. Make your move to B&H today!

      Job Overview:

      The goal of the Web Content Department is to ensure that the product information on the B&H website is accurate and meets B&H standards for style and formatting. A Copy Editor uses their technical knowledge and proofreading skills to check and edit written content before it is published to the company’s retail website.

      A Copy Editor must possess either expert knowledge of a product category with intermediate proofreading abilities or intermediate knowledge of a product category with expert proofreading abilities.


      Essential Responsibilities:

      • Ensure product descriptions are accurate and complete
      • Make corrections in spelling and grammar
      • Conform written content to company style standards
      • Communicate professionally with writers and managers
      • Work with the team to solve complex issues related to written content


      Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

      • Efficient researching skills
      • Excellent written and verbal communication
      • In-depth knowledge of photography


      Preferred Education, Experience and Licenses:

      • Professional writing or editing experience
      • College-level degree in English or a related field
      • Working knowledge of web publishing environments
      • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and data entry software
      We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex or gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

      We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know.

      Other details

      • Pay Type Hourly
      • Min Hiring Rate $24.00
      • Max Hiring Rate $30.00
  • About the company

      996281 B&H Photo Video is an American photo and video equipment retailer founded in 1973, based in Manhattan, New York City.