Copy Editor I

Essential Responsibilities

• Curriculum Copyediting: Execute copyediting for all content enhancements and new product development, correcting punctuation, grammar, style, consistency, and accuracy.
• Fact-Checking & Verification: Review all names, places, and organizations for correct spelling while ensuring all facts, dates, and statistics are accurate.
• Team Collaboration: Partner with fellow copyedit team members on designated subproject tasks to successfully meet project milestones and deliverables.
• Peer Feedback: Exchange constructive feedback within the copyedit team to expand knowledge and apply best practices regarding methods, strategies, standards, and effectiveness.
• Standards Compliance: Utilize departmental tools and guides to elevate curriculum composition quality and maintain strict adherence to style and formatting standards.
• Process Improvement: Share insights and ideas to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the curriculum materials production copyedit phase.
• General Scope: Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Key Relationships

Internal: Copyediting team, Subject Writer team, Curriculum Media team, Content Tech team; and the Assistant Director and Director of Product Development, Curriculum

External: n/a

Key Behavioral Competencies

• Excellent written English, including spelling, grammar, and style
• Meticulous, detail-oriented approach to work
• Ability to maintain high-quality work while meeting tight deadlines
• Ability to collaborate with writers of varying skill sets
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, or a related field
• One (1) year of experience as a copyeditor with responsibilities for technical format & style adherence
• Working knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office products and Google Docs and Sheets
  
  

Preferred

• Two (2) years of copyediting experience
• Experience with Smartsheets or similar project management software
  
  

Salary range: $38,000 - $44,000 USD per year.