Senior Copy Editor at Kpler

At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors. Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 700 experts from 35+ countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success. Key Responsibilities • Copy edit and proof all Kpler Insight content prior to publication, covering grammar, syntax, style, factual consistency, structure, and adherence to house style across news, analysis, and research formats. • Define, document, and embed a Kpler Insight house style guide applicable to all content types and contributor backgrounds, from trained journalists to technical industry experts. • Establish and own copy editing workflows and submission standards, ensuring a clear and consistent process from draft receipt to publication-ready sign-off. • Act as the final quality control checkpoint before publication, maintaining editorial standards under deadline pressure across multiple simultaneous pieces. • Where possible provide clear, constructive written feedback to contributors on copy editing changes made, helping non-journalist experts improve the clarity and structure of their submissions over time. This element can develop over time as the editorial team builds capacity. • Work closely with research leads and contributors to resolve factual ambiguities, inconsistencies, or unclear technical language - without altering the substance or analytical conclusions of the work. • Liaise with legal and compliance teams where content requires review for regulatory or reputational sensitivity prior to publication. • Recruit, onboard, and manage a team of two copy editors positioned across EMEA and Americas time zones, enabling continuous global publishing coverage. • Monitor copy editing output, turnaround times, and quality metrics, iterating on workflows as the team and content operation scales. Key Interfaces / Stakeholders • Head of Insight • Research & Analysis Contributors • News / Journalism Contributors • Legal & Compliance Experience & Background Essential: • 5+ years of copy editing experience, with significant time editing technical, data-driven, or specialist B2B content • Proven ability to edit at high volume and pace without sacrificing accuracy or consistency • Experience working with non-journalist subject-matter experts, translating complex technical content into clear, publishable prose • Track record of developing or enforcing house style guides and copy editing standards • Experience managing or mentoring junior editorial staff, including in remote or distributed team settings Desirable: • Direct exposure to energy, commodity, or financial markets content - either through specialist media or from within the industry • Familiarity with the compliance and regulatory environment around financial research and market commentary • Experience editing content that integrates quantitative data, charts, or statistical analysis • Prior involvement in building a copy editing function or team from scratch Skills & Competencies Technical / Functional Skills: • Exceptional command of written English, including grammar, syntax, punctuation, and style • Ability to interrogate and improve the structure and clarity of complex analytical or technical writing without altering its substance • Proficiency in developing and applying editorial style guides consistently at scale • Familiarity with CMS platforms and copy editing workflow tools • Ability to read and sense-check data-driven content, including charts, tables, and quantitative references Behavioural Competencies: • Meticulous attention to detail sustained under high-volume, deadline-driven conditions • Diplomatic and constructive in delivering feedback to senior or expert contributors • Process-oriented: able to design, document, and improve workflows as the team scales • Collaborative and low-ego: focused on elevating the work rather than imposing style • Curious and commercially aware: sufficient interest in commodity markets to engage meaningfully with the subject matter being edited Qualifications • Degree-level education required; discipline in English, journalism, linguistics, or a related field preferred • Postgraduate qualification in journalism or publishing is advantageous but not required • Professional accreditation or membership of a relevant editorial body (e.g. CIEP, NUJ) is welcome but not essential We are a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions to tackle market challenges head-on. If you thrive on customer satisfaction and turning ideas into reality, then you’ve found your ideal destination. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? We make things happen We act decisively and with purpose, going the extra mile. We build
together We foster relationships and develop creative solutions to address market challenges. We are here to help We are accessible and supportive to colleagues and clients with a friendly approach. Our People Pledge Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely than others to apply if they feel like they don’t match 100% of the job requirements. Don’t let the confidence gap stand in your way, we’d love to hear from you! We understand that experience comes in many different forms and are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and diverse work-environment. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse, global community. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer. By applying, I confirm that I have read and accept the Staff Privacy Notice