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Vets Hired is hiring: Copy Editor [Temporary] in Rockford

Vets Hired, Rockford, IL, United States, 61103

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Copy Editor – Document Quality Assurance
A leading innovator in computational software and AI tools is seeking a Copy Editor with exceptional editing skills to join its Document Quality Assurance department.

The Copy Editor will be responsible for proofreading and copyediting a wide variety of web and print materials, ensuring accuracy in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and adherence to in-house style guidelines.

This position requires attention to detail, a firm grasp of the English language, in-depth grammar knowledge, and proven experience in copyediting or proofreading. The ability to multitask on different types of projects under tight deadlines is necessary. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and can work independently.

Responsibilities:

  1. Proofreading and copyediting a range of content, including blog posts, books, webpages, emails, and technical documentation according to in-house style guidelines.
  2. Meeting deadlines and keeping up with shifting workload demands.
  3. Reviewing content in various formats, including WordPress, Microsoft Word, ProofJump, Wolfram Notebooks, HTML, PDFs, and other proprietary products.

Qualifications:

  1. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  2. Strong performance on the proofreading exam.
  3. Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  4. Proven ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
  5. Ability to interact with managers and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style.
  2. Experience with project tracking systems like Jira or Git.

Additional Details:

Location: Champaign, Illinois, or remote.
Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week) / Temporary (up to 1 year).
Reporting to: Editorial Manager.
Medical, vision, and dental insurance with partial employer contributions.

Eligibility & Equal Opportunity Statement:
All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship or transfers are not available for applicants.

This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

The company is dedicated to building diverse teams and an inclusive workplace culture. For this reason, U.S.-based candidates will have the opportunity to voluntarily self-identify through demographic questions. This data is collected to assess outreach efforts and diversity representation goals and will not be linked to your application or affect hiring decisions in any way.

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