ScribeConcepts is hiring: Copy Editor in Charlottesville

The ScribeConcepts publishing project management network anticipates a number of opportunities for client projects in the coming months.We need Copy Editors to achieve our goals.

Our clients trust us to assemble best-in-class expertise for curriculum development projects. We knit professionals together remotely across time zones and backgrounds to deliver high quality work through every phase of the content production process. For more about working as an independent consultant through ScribeConcepts, please see
http://scribe.ink/Scribe-FAQs.

Qualified candidates will be scheduled for interviews and required to complete a short vetting task for the role. When selected, you will be virtually onboarded and complete non-disclosure and business agreements. Invoices for payment are submitted at the beginning of each month for the previous month's work and are paid by direct deposit within 30 days.

Copy Editor - Levels I II II

• One pass to two pass (depending on level), and any corrections to errors introduced or missed by previous editor
• Reviews content against established editorial style guidelines
• Reviews and corrects for grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and other editorial errors
• Reviews content and queries for consistency and clarity
• Reviews content against basic accessibility and equity requirements
• Cross-checks internal references and other information within same file
• Conducts simple hyperlink checks
• Reviews for simple or significant design and template errors, and queries as needed
• Discipline-specific or other speciality copyediting

Candidates will have experience with education content formatting, organization, and terminology, especially K-8. The ideal candidate will also have experience as a copy editor for educational materials.

Compensation will be based on experience starting at $35/hr.