Editors (Fulltime; Work-from-home)

Cactus Communications is a leading provider of scientific communication services to more than 60,000 clients across 116 countries.

We engage a team of highly skilled editors who are experts in various academic fields. CACTUS is honoured to be ranked 15th (after a screening of more than 40,000 companies) on FlexJobs' 2016 list of Top 100 Companies for Remote/Freelance Jobs.

We are currently looking to hire Editors on a full time work-from-home basis in the Biomedical Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering field and Humanities field.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
• Edit manuscripts such that the final text is in standard scientific English and is free of unclear or unidiomatic sentences
• Adhere to job-specific instructions and format manuscripts according to the target journal when required
• Understand client and industry requirements and adapt working approach accordingly
• Meet deadlines
• Receive training to become adept at the points mentioned above

WHY THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY
• Flexibility. You can telecommute from anywhere in the Philippines.
• You will receive training to become adept at editing.
• You will have unlimited access to exclusive interviews with industry experts, articles on the latest industry trends, and publication and writing tips on our learning and discussion platform.
• At CACTUS, you will be exposed to research carried out worldwide and will get an insider’s view of the burgeoning, multi-million-dollar publishing industry.

WHAT YOU NEED
• A Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD degree in any sub-specialization of medicine, life sciences, physical sciences & engineering or the Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Excellent written English skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint