Copy Editor Trainee – eBook Formatting (Remote Internship)

Company: MENTISERA
Location: Remote (Pakistan Preferred)
Position Type: Internship / Traineeship
Duration: 2–3 Months (Performance-Based Extension Possible)
Industry: Education | EdTech | Academic Publishing

About MENTISERA Publications

MENTISERA Publications is the digital academic publishing division of MENTISERA, producing professional eBooks including instructional design handbooks, teacher licensing guides, exam preparation materials, research publications, and training manuals.

We focus on structured academic content, digital compliance, and international publishing standards.

Internship Overview

We are offering a structured Copy Editor Traineeship (eBook Formatting) for individuals interested in academic publishing, digital content production, and professional editing.

This is a learning-oriented role designed to train selected candidates in:

• Academic copy editing
• Structured manuscript formatting
• eBook production workflows (PDF, ePub, Kindle)
• Brand-compliant publishing standards

No extensive prior experience required — strong English skills and attention to detail are essential.

What You Will Learn

• Professional copy editing standards
• APA 7th and Chicago referencing alignment
• Advanced MS Word formatting techniques
• Creating structured Tables of Contents
• Preparing eBooks for Kindle (KDP)
• Academic publishing workflow management
• Branding compliance for digital publications

Responsibilities During Training

• Edit manuscripts for grammar and clarity
• Format headings and document structure
• Standardize references and citations
• Insert tables, figure captions, and formatting styles
• Prepare structured PDF drafts under supervision

Eligibility Criteria

• Strong English writing skills
• Final-year students or graduates in:
• English
• Education
• Publishing
• Mass Communication
• or related fields
• Familiarity with MS Word
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn academic formatting standards

Stipend

• Performance-based stipend (to be discussed during selection)
• Certificate of Completion upon successful internship

Growth Path

Outstanding trainees may be offered:

• Paid project-based assignments
• Long-term freelance collaboration
• Editorial associate roles within MENTISERA Publications

Application Process

Submit:

• Updated CV
• Short paragraph: Why do you want to join academic publishing?
• 300-word writing sample (any topic)

Job Types: Internship, Fresher
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: From Rs1,000.00 per month

Education:

• Intermediate (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Canva: 1 year (Required)
• Google Workspace: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: On the road