Academic Proofreader (UK English - Freelance) Remote
Job description
Company: AcademiaOne
Location: Remote
About Us:
AcademiaOne is a leading provider of academic support services, dedicated to ensuring the clarity, accuracy, and coherence of scholarly content. We work with a diverse range of clients, including researchers, students, and professionals, to enhance the quality of their written work.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Academic Proofreader to join our team on a freelance basis. As a Freelance Academic Proofreader, you will play a vital role in maintaining the excellence of academic documents by identifying and rectifying grammatical, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors. Your keen eye for detail and passion for language will contribute to enhancing the overall clarity and coherence of scholarly works.
Responsibilities:
Thoroughly review academic papers, essays, theses, dissertations, and other scholarly documents for grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, punctuation inconsistencies, and formatting issues.
Ensure adherence to UK English language standards, style guidelines, and academic formatting requirements.
Verify the accuracy of citations, references, and bibliographies to ensure they conform to relevant citation styles (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago).
Provide constructive feedback to authors on sentence structure, clarity, coherence, and overall readability.
Collaborate closely with authors, researchers, and students to address questions, concerns, and suggestions related to proofreading changes.
Maintain consistent communication with the editing team to ensure a streamlined workflow and adherence to deadlines.
Stay updated on academic writing trends, language usage, and citation style changes to ensure the highest quality proofreading services.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of our proofreading processes and style guides.
Requirements:
Proven experience in academic proofreading, preferably within a professional editing or academic publishing context.
Exceptional command of UK English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style conventions.
Familiarity with various citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) and the ability to ensure accurate referencing.
Proficiency in using proofreading tools and software.
Strong attention to detail and a critical eye for identifying errors and inconsistencies.
Excellent communication skills to provide clear feedback and interact professionally with authors.
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
Candidates must be from QS Top 100 Universities.
Flexibility to adapt to varying document types, subject matters, and writing styles.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation: £30/hour.
Opportunity to work with a diverse clientele of academics, researchers, and students.
Flexible freelance work arrangements.
Collaborative and supportive team environment.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Contribution to the advancement of scholarly communication.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit your CV, a cover letter detailing your academic proofreading experience, your university certificate/CAS letter if you haven’t graduated yet, and samples of previously proofread academic documents showcasing your skills. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
AcademiaOne is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Job Type: Freelance
Salary: £30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sabbatical
- UK visa sponsorship
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Please send your university certificate/CAS Letter if you have not graduated yet to [email protected], any applicants without sending their university certificate will not be considered.
Language:
- English (required)
Work Location: Remote
