copy editor

copy editor Chicago, IL

GW
Full Time Chicago, IL 79155 - 46886 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description

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.

copy editor
GW

www.gwinc.com
Saint Louis, MO
Kevin Arrow
$5 to $25 million (USD)
51 to 200 Employees
Company - Private
Publishing
1973
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