American Copy Editors Society
The American Copy Editors Society, commonly known as ACES, is a professional not-for-profit association for copy editors at U.S. newspapers, magazines, Web sites and corporations.
As of 2012, the group offers:
- a headline contest
- member directories
- a newsletter
- scholarships (via the affiliated ACES Education Fund)
- regional workshops
- three-day annual conferences
- a website that links to job listings and a discussion board
Read more about American Copy Editors Society: Executive Committee, Chapters and Awards, Mission Statement, Conferences
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