Copyeditor

MUST BE LOCAL TO FREDERICK, MD AREA

Looking for FREELANCE....


Position Duties/Responsibilities (Indicate in detail the functions of this specific position): 

Essential Job Duties

1.    Copyedits, and proofreads technical and project documents according to good English practices while emphasizing accuracy, consistency, quality, and conformance to the appropriate style and format guidelines. 

2.    Ensures total format compliance to pre-established formats or as directed by the customer.

3.    Performs tasks in a deadline-driven environment requiring an eye for detail and accuracy, judgment, initiative, discretion, flexibility, and creative problem solving.

4.    Monitors job progress and alerts supervisor when schedules appear to be in jeopardy.

The individual will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement

Job Knowledge

§    Technical writing and editing skills, including knowledge of grammatical rules, spelling, composition, and style, normally acquired through specialized education/training in English, journalism, or communications

§    Ability to edit online in Microsoft Word

§    Effective interpersonal skills

§    Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

§    The right to work and remain in the United States is required