Job Description Editor

As a professional editor, you will be the voice of your company, ensuring that all written materials are accurate and of high quality. You will work with writers to improve their content to make sure it flows well while also educating them about best practices for writing well in general. 

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If you have a passion for writing and editing, we have the perfect job for you! As our Editor, you will be responsible for:

1. Reviewing and editing content for publication
2. Ensuring accuracy, style, and clarity of content
3. Working with authors to develop and improve their writing
4. Coordinating the editorial calendar and publication process
5. Researching and staying up-to-date on industry trends

This is an excellent opportunity to use your writing and editing skills to make a positive impact on our company. If you are ready to take on this challenge, we would love to hear from you!

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Job description

Copy-editors and proofreaders work on various publications, online content, manuals and journals in the final editorial stages. Their role is to check texts before they are published to ensure they read well, follow house style and there are no errors. A copy-editor focuses mainly on stylistic aspects, fact checks and consistency and makes suggestions for any re-working or re-writing; a proofreader looks for any grammatical, spelling or typographical mistakes.

Many copy-editors/proofreaders work as freelancers for publishing houses, companies and other organizations.

Work activities

• Checking copy for grammatical, spelling, and typographical errors.
• Marking copy with standard proofreading marks to notify writers and editors of necessary changes. 
• Adding/deleting words, phrases or sentences to improve the reading of a text.
• Checking facts and statistics to ensure a text is accurate and correct.
• Making stylistic suggestions.
• Re-wording/re-working sentences or whole sections of text.
• Working with paper and online manuscripts.
• Liaising with publishing editors, writers and other clients.

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