Senior Copyeditor

Job Description

About the Role: We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced UK and India-based native English Copyeditor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of British English, impeccable grammar skills, and a keen eye for detail. He will be responsible for refining and enhancing written content to ensure clarity, consistency, and correctness. Key Responsibilities: Proofread and edit various types of content, ensuring grammatical accuracy, spelling, and punctuation consistency. Refine tone and style to align with brand guidelines and target audiences. Ensure clarity and readability , restructuring sentences and improving overall flow where necessary. Verify factual accuracy and consistency in terminology, references, and citations. Check formatting and adherence to editorial style guides such as the Oxford or Guardian Style Guide. Collaborate with writers and content creators to enhance the overall quality of materials. Perform final quality checks before content is published or distributed. Perform Team Mentoring/Client Facing roles based on project requirement on day-to-day basis Requirements: Native English speaker (UK-based) with excellent command of British English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Proven experience in copyediting, proofreading, or related editorial roles. Familiarity with UK style guides (e.g., Oxford, Guardian, or company-specific guidelines). Strong understanding of SEO principles and digital content optimization (preferred). Experience working with publishing, marketing, or corporate communications is a plus. Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for linguistic accuracy. Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PPT, PDF, XLS, Google Docs, and editing tools (e.g., Grammarly, Hemingway). Preferred Qualifications: Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Linguistics , or a related field. Certification in copyediting or proofreading (e.g., CIEP, PTC, or equivalent). Experience in specific industries such as Telecom , Technology , or technical writing is must. Show more Show less