Full Time Chicago, IL 79155 - 46886 USD ANNUAL Today

GW, a leading publishing vendor, is actively recruiting freelance copyeditors for AMA style editing of nursing/medical/health science journals.

Most projects require editing of 100-250 manuscript pages per week (at a speed of at least 10 manuscript pages per hour).

Job Responsibilities:

Correcting all spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
Editing content to match AMA and journal-specific styles
Cross-checking all table, figure, and box citations against the actual tables, figures, and boxes
Ensuring all references (if any) are cited in the text

You would not interact with the authors.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Experience editing textbooks or journals
Strong proficiency in AMA style
Robust knowledge of Microsoft Word including familiarity with Track Changes, formatting tables, and application or removal of styles.
Strict adherence to meeting or beating deadlines.
Ability to work efficiently and within a budget.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Submit a resume and cover letter.

Step 2: Complete our qualifying editing test (to be sent after step 1).

All applicants must be located in the United States or Canada.