Senior Copy Editor in Norwich

Studio Miko is a Norwich-based design and editorial studio working with organisations across brand, reports, campaigns, content and communications. We specialise in helping clients turn complex subjects into clear, engaging and carefully crafted outputs. Our work spans international development, sustainability, health, business, technology and public-interest sectors, with clients including the World Economic Forum, WHO, UNICEF, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, AIA and the AA.

We are a studio of designers, editors, writers and creative thinkers who care deeply about clarity, craft and attention to detail. We work collaboratively, move quickly and take pride in producing thoughtful, high-quality work for organisations doing meaningful things.

Senior Copyeditor Role

Studio Miko is looking for a Senior Copyeditor to join our editorial team in Norwich. This is a senior editing and quality-control role focused on helping us deliver clear, accurate and well-structured content across reports, white papers, articles, presentations, proposals, campaign materials and client-facing documents. You will work closely with our Editorial Manager, writers, designers, creative directors and project leads to make sure every piece of content is polished, consistent, well-structured and ready for client review or publication.

The role would suit someone with excellent attention to detail, strong editorial judgement and the confidence to work across complex, fast-moving studio projects. Much of our work is for clients in international development, sustainability, health, business, technology and public-interest sectors, so you should be comfortable working with detailed content and interested in learning about new subjects.

Experience: 4+ years

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday

Reporting to: Editorial Manager

What you’ll be doing

• Editing and proofreading copy for clarity, accuracy, grammar, tone, structure and consistency.
• Reviewing reports, white papers, presentations, articles, proposals and client-facing documents.
• Applying client style guides consistently across spelling, capitalisation, terminology, numbers, acronyms and references.
• Checking facts, figures, captions, sources, citations and endnotes where required.
• Reviewing designed PDFs to make sure copy has been transferred accurately and no errors have been introduced.
• Questioning unclear wording, weak structure, unsupported claims or gaps in content.
• Supporting light rewriting, narrative development and copy refinement where needed.
• Managing editorial tasks across multiple projects, including timelines, feedback, version control and handovers.
• Working closely with designers to make sure content works within layout constraints.
• Providing guidance and editorial support to junior or less-experienced team members where appropriate.

What we’re looking for

• 4+ years’ experience in copyediting, editing, proofreading, publishing, communications or a related editorial role.
• Excellent grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Confidence to question, clarify and think critically.
• Experience working with style guides and long‑form or complex content.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with internal teams and clients.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Confidence reviewing designed PDFs and working closely with designers.

Nice to have

• Experience editing reports, white papers, thought leadership or policy-related content.
• Experience in a design studio, agency, publishing environment or communications team.
• Familiarity with ClickUp or similar project management tools.
• Experience supporting editorial workflows across multiple rounds of feedback.
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign or Illustrator.
• Experience working with international organisations, charities, public-sector bodies, foundations or complex institutional clients.

Additional Information

• City centre studio location
• Secure bike store
• Flexible working requests taken into consideration
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, accruing one extra day per year up to five years
• Access to iHASCO workplace training
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Corporate Headspace membership
• Monthly working lunch
• Summer and winter company events

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Studio Miko is not currently able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a short editing task. Studio Miko is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and supportive working environment.