Freelance Editor Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
At Imagine Learning Studios, our mission is to inspire aha! moments in students around the world. Previously known as Twig Education, our acquisition in 2021 by the largest digital curriculum provider in the US, Imagine Learning, allows us to invest more in our products and push ahead with our ambitious plans to expand even further. Together, we support educators in transforming the learning experience for young people with our innovative digital resources.
In our new chapter as Imagine Learning Studios, we continue to provide comprehensive and engaging multimedia learning experiences for students across a range of disciplines, including science, mathematics, English language, arts… and more! While our products have reached far and wide, we haven’t stopped growing – and we can’t wait to welcome more talented and passionate people into our team.
Take a sneak peak at just some of the work we do by watching this video.
FREELANCE EDITOR
Summary Description
IL Studios UK is looking for experienced editors to join their production team to work on a 6-month project involving the complete print redesign of a K–12 math program, which consists of 111 teacher editions and 111 student workbooks, plus additional print collateral. This role will suit someone who has proofreading and print production experience, and who is looking to gain experience working in a fast-paced production environment. This role can be a hybrid role (with 2 days a week in the Glasgow office) or fully remote.
Daily rate for this role is £154.
Essential Job Functions
- Carry out spot checks on source files (Word docs) to ensure the correct format and styling has been applied
- Carry out spot checks on final files (PDFs) to ensure content is of a consistently high quality
- Perform quality checks on front matter and other spreadsheets against source files (PDFs), updating content as required, to ensure consistency
- Review redesigned illustrations to ensure accurate content and placement within the print program
- Review vendor work and provide detailed feedback on any issues
- Meticulously follow guidelines, briefs, and checklists in order to produce teacher and student print materials with minimal errors
- Perform other responsibilities within the scope of expertise
Qualifications
- Degree or member of a professional body of recognised graduate status. For example, ACCA, CIMA. (NVQ 6)
Skills and competencies
- The ability to work cooperatively with a large team to ensure effective communication and collaboration
- Excellent attention to detail in order to maintain high standards of accuracy and quality
- Ability to plan and organise your own workload in order to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of print production systems and processes in order to identify and flag risks
Think we’re the right fit for you?
If you’re interested in a role that offers fulfilment and diversity, then please complete the Online Application Form, attaching a CV and cover letter that demonstrates the extent to which your skills, abilities and experience meet the requirements of this role.
Please note, applications which do not include both a CV and Covering Letter will not be considered.
Job Type: Freelance
Salary: £154.00 per day
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow
Application deadline: 29/08/2023
