My name is Jedd Cole (they/them). I'm a copy editor and proofreader, a writer, and something of an artist. Hire me!
I currently work full time as a copy editor/proofreader for Mindgruve, a marketing agency. I freelance as editor for Stillfleet Studio, an independent tabletop game developer. Check out examples of my past editing and writing projects by navigating to the work tab in the menu.
I get excited by the process of honing a creative message to a razor's edge; organizing a document to anticipate the needs of human readers; and telling (and helping others to craft) compelling, curious stories. I value autonomy and collaboration, favoring teams that strive to build trust and solidarity between their members and foster open communication and transparency.
I am a queer nonbinary person who believes in the cause of collective liberation.
At Mindgruve, I copy edit written material destined for social media, digital, print, and POP marketing assets. I proofread designed assets prior to upload to clients and after client feedback. I manage a fast-paced working environment, prioritizing dozens of jobs a day to meet internal and external deadlines as well as training new proofreaders and maintaining internal documentation of style and messaging conventions for multiple clients and brands.
Note: Before it merged with Mindgruve/Macarta to become Mindgruve, the firm was called Icon Commerce.
My freelance work with Stillfleet Studio has included copy editing and offering developmental feedback in Google Docs and proofreading in Google Drive while managing editorial deadlines and the input of multiple stakeholders. I also developed, wrote, playtested, and edited original content for a forthcoming adventure book, working title "Sky Dungeons" to be published in 2026.
See Mindgruve above.
As a legal editor in the Supplements Department, I evaluated, edited and proofread ordinances for inclusion in the municipal codes published by ALP. This work involved judging material's relevance for publishing, copy editing and formatting of content in WordPerfect desktop publishing software, fact-checking and statutory cross-examination, and extensive proofreading for in-house and client-specific style guides. I managed and delivered multiple such projects every month, meeting department revenue goals.
I was at Gardner for several years, I did a lot! As Production Editor for Modern Machine Shop magazine and Products Finishing magazine, I managed print production, wrangled contributing columnists, edited and proofread articles, and served as the brands' press contact, curating and editing press releases to publish in each monthly issue and online.
I also served as an assistant editor supporting Modern Machine Shop Mexico, Plastics Technology Mexico and Products Finishing Mexico, performing proofreading and occasional translation.
Periodically, I helped with the hiring of interns and supervised them in their editorial duties.
~ More job history and education info can be found on my LinkedIn page. ~