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Target Locale – Indonesian
Contract type – freelancers.
Project Duration – May-July
Number of files – TBC
Job Description
Experienced copy editor who has successfully copyedited K-12 math content. CMS or LMS experience is a must. The copy editor ensures editorial quality and consistency for all content and collaborates with content edit and other project teams to enhance readability, maintain style consistency, and identify/correct grammatical and typographical errors in both content and images.
Responsibilities:
● Identify and fix typographical errors and double or missing words.
● Read through lessons, making changes as necessary in grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, syntax, and tone/voice.
● Fix math styles/formatting via a math editor.
● Ensure that content targets the local audience.
● Review style and lesson components against client style guide, copyediting checklist, and writing guidelines as required.
● Proofread alt text if required.
● Use provided project management tool (e.g., Smartsheet) to record status of work.
Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree
● Keen eye for correct grammar, spelling, and style inconsistencies
● Experience working with client style guides and Chicago Manual of Style, APA, and MLA
● Knowledge of editing and proofreading
● Experience working with math editors
● Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
● Ability to multitask effectively and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
● Ability to use online meeting software, such as Zoom and Google Meet
● Ability to adapt to and understand new technology and the flexibility to work on different types of projects
● Above-average performance on the LearningMate copyediting test or proven prior experience and references
● Knowledge of editorial processes and workflows
Scope of Work:
Review instructional materials (text, images, videos, and audio if required), checking for spelling, language, grammar, punctuation, consistency of tone, and consistency of formatting/style on all lessons/courses per client’s style guide.
Follow a copy editor’s checklist or consistency document for specific items not in the client’s style guide and maintain a personal style sheet for the project.
Proofread alt text for all lesson images and record any changes on the provided alt-text spreadsheet if required.
Attend internal meetings as needed for training and informational purposes.
