Junior Copyeditor

Hello everyone! My name is Neelam Fernandes, and I am from the Talent Acquisition team of Learningmate, Mumbai.

About the Role

Copy Editing team

hybrid setup for 4 locations - Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai & Noida

Primary Summary

We are seeking a motivated Senior Copy Editor to be part of our dynamic team. You will work with a team of writers, subject matter experts, and designers to create compelling content for our EdTech products. Your primary duty will be to edit, copyedit, and proofread while adhering to the style guides, editorial policies, and brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Copy edit to ensure grammatically correct copy
• Proofread for punctuation, spelling, and consistency
• Rewrite to improve readability, if required
• Verify facts from standard reference sources when needed
• Experience working with client style guides, APA, and the Chicago Manual of Style
• Ability to multitask effectively and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ensure the content reads properly for an American English audience
• Experience in working on LMS

Qualifications

• Min 3-7 years of work experience
• Master's degree in English or equivalent

Skills

• Previous editing, copyediting, and proofreading experience, preferably in the EdTech space
• Demonstrates cross-functional competency/skills
• Strong knowledge of style guides
• Good research skills
• Strong project and time management skills
• An eye for detail
• Prior work experience with academic publishers or in K-12