Copy Editor I

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Curriculum Copyediting: Execute copyediting for all content enhancements and new product development, correcting punctuation, grammar, style, consistency, and accuracy. 

• Fact-Checking & Verification: Review all names, places, and organizations for correct spelling while ensuring all facts, dates, and statistics are accurate. 

• Team Collaboration: Partner with fellow copyedit team members on designated subproject tasks to successfully meet project milestones and deliverables. 

• Peer Feedback: Exchange constructive feedback within the copyedit team to expand knowledge and apply best practices regarding methods, strategies, standards, and effectiveness. 

• Standards Compliance: Utilize departmental tools and guides to elevate curriculum composition quality and maintain strict adherence to style and formatting standards. 

• Process Improvement: Share insights and ideas to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the curriculum materials production copyedit phase. 

• General Scope: Perform other duties as assigned. 

Key Relationships: 

Internal:  Copyediting team, Subject Writer team, Curriculum Media team, Content Tech team; and the Assistant Director and Director of Product Development, Curriculum 

External:  n/a  

Key Behavioral Competencies: 

• Excellent written English, including spelling, grammar, and style 

• Meticulous, detail-oriented approach to work 

• Ability to maintain high-quality work while meeting tight deadlines 

• Ability to collaborate with writers of varying skill sets 

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment 

Qualifications: 

Required:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, or a related field 

• One (1) year of experience as a copyeditor with responsibilities for technical format & style adherence 

• Working knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style 

• Skilled in using Microsoft Office products and Google Docs and Sheets 

Preferred: 

• Two (2) years of copyediting experience 

• Experience with Smartsheets or similar project management software 

Salary range: $38,000 - $44,000 USD per year.