Freelance Editor Remote
Job description
Freelance Editor
Here at Imagine Learning (IL) Studios UK we create incredible, inclusive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning experiences full of aha! moments that students remember forever.
At IL we ignite learning breakthroughs. It drives everything we do. We innovate together to support educators in creating those special moments when students experience the joy of learning at its best. We serve more than 10 million students and partner with more than 7,500 school districts nationwide. That’s where you come in! Working for IL Studios - UK means getting the chance to use your talents to the fullest, doing work that makes the world a better place in an environment where your contributions get noticed.
We hire talented individuals, give them the chance to shine, and recognise the impact they make on IL and on the lives of students across the globe. We’re here to change the world of STEM education.
If you want to see just some of what we do then watch this film.
Job Role
IL Studios UK is looking for experienced editors to join their production team to work on a 9-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.
Responsibilities
- 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)
About you
- You have the ability to work cooperatively with a large team to ensure effective communication and collaboration
- As well as having excellent attention to detail in order to maintain high standards of accuracy and quality
- With the ability to plan and organize your own workload in order to meet deadlines
- And the knowledge of print production systems and processes in order to identify and flag risks
Equal opportunities statement
Twig is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Job Type: Freelance
Salary: £115.00-£125.00 per day
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 24/03/2023
