Copy Editor / Proofreader

COPY EDITOR AND PROOFREADER

Role Summary

As a Copyeditor/Proofreader, you will review, copyedit, proofread, and perform quality control checks on content. Assigned documents may include blog posts, reports, summaries, newsletters, abstracts, research publications, monographs, multimedia materials, exhibit reports, media advisories, scripts, training materials, public relations materials, and other technical and nontechnical information.

What Will You Be Engaged In Day-To-Day?

Analyzing requirements to determine level of effort needed for assigned editing and proofreading tasks.
Copyediting or proofreading written text as assigned.
Excellent copyediting to produce accurate, concise, top-quality content
Coordinating layout and organization of materials and other documents according to prepared outlines and specifications.
Ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation.
Performing other duties as assigned.

What Qualifications Will Help You Succeed?

This position requires a B.S. or B.A. degree in an applicable field of study, such as journalism or writing, or the equivalent education or experience, plus a minimum of 4 years of experience in editing and proofreading documents related to project assignments.
Excellent written communication skills, including flawless English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Proficiency in the editorial style.
Proven working experience as a copy editor or proofreader, and an excellent portfolio.
An eye for detail along with critical thinking.
The position requires initiative, dependability, and discretion in dealing with proprietary information.