Copy Editor

International Baccalaureate Organization; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Copy Editor will collaborate on the development of content and ensure house style across IB examinations, mark schemes and other assessment materials, while project-managing translated assessments within the Exam Publishing team.

Reporting to the Assessment Development and Delivery Department, this role requires strong copy editing, proofreading and organizational skills to deliver high-quality, error-free assessments on schedule and to support translation coordination with external

Qualifications

• High-level copy editing and proofreading capabilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience coordinating translation projects with external teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on content development and maintain house style across IB examinations and materials.
• Review and implement house style for assessments and mark schemes.
• Project-manage translation, proofing and delivery of translated assessments with internal and external teams.

Skills

Copy editing

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Project management

Translation coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

The Copy Editor is responsible for collaborating on the development of content and the review and implementation of house style across all IB examinations, mark schemes and other assessment materials, and for project managing the development, proofing and delivery of translated assessments within the Exam Publishing team of the Assessment Development and Delivery Department.

The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 6,000 schools across more than 160 countries. Additionally, we are increasingly working with Education Systems, supporting them in achieving their education reform goals. A career with the IB is not just a job; it's an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference., The role requires a high level of copy editing, proofing and organizational skills to develop and deliver critical high-quality, error free assessments on time and to a detailed session plan. The role manages translation teams including external specialists and suppliers and works collaboratively peer-to-peer with internal staff across the organization. This is an integral role in maintaining the professional image of the IB organization through continually striving to improve the quality of published material.