Copyeditor/Language Editor

SpiralUp Solutions (P) Ltd; Chennai District; On-site; INR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

SpiralUp Solutions (P) Ltd in the Greater Chennai Area seeks a dedicated Copyeditor/Language Editor to edit manuscripts for books and journals, ensuring clarity, consistency, and adherence to client style guides. This full-time, on-site role requires proofreading, grammar correction, and improving readability while meeting defined quality and turnaround standards.

You will coordinate with editorial team members, maintain edit documentation, provide writer feedback, and support ongoing editorial

Qualifications

• Strong grammar and language usage with consistent style conventions.
• Text editing and editorial work including restructuring for clarity and coherence.
• Excellent proofreading with attention to typographical, formatting, and factual errors.
• Writing and rewriting content to improve flow, accuracy, and reader engagement.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Linguistics, Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Experience in book or journal publishing, preferably in academic, professional, or STM domains.
• Ability to work on-site in the Greater Chennai Area and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with Chicago, APA, or publisher-specific styles; basic computer and word-processing skills.

Responsibilities

• Copyedit manuscripts for books and journals.
• Ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to client style guides.
• Proofread material before final delivery.
• Coordinate with editorial team members and meet quality/turnaround standards.
• Maintain documentation of edits and provide feedback to writers.
• Support continuous improvement of editorial processes.

Skills

Grammar and language usage

Text editing

Proofreading

Writing and rewriting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Linguistics/Journalism/Communications or related field

Tools

Editorial tools

Word processing

Job description

Company Description

SpiralUp Solutions (P) Ltd is a publishing consultancy and solutions firm specializing in editorial services for books and journals. The organization supports publishers and corporate houses in gaining a competitive edge through an innovative approach and a proven offshore delivery model. SpiralUp focuses on high-quality content delivery and management across diverse platforms, helping clients streamline their publishing workflows. Team members work closely with global partners, contributing to products and solutions used in the wider publishing industry.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Copyeditor/Language Editor role based in the Greater Chennai Area. The role involves copyediting and language editing manuscripts for books, journals, and other content to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to client style guides. Responsibilities include correcting grammar and syntax, refining sentence structure, improving overall readability, and ensuring factual and stylistic accuracy. The Copyeditor/Language Editor will proofread material before final delivery, coordinate with other editorial team members, and meet defined quality and turnaround standards. The position also requires maintaining documentation of edits, providing feedback to writers when needed, and supporting continuous improvement of editorial processes.

Qualifications

• Strong command of Grammar and language usage, with the ability to apply consistent rules and style conventions.
• Proficiency in Text Editing and Editorial work, including restructuring content for clarity, coherence, and tone.
• Excellent Proofreading skills, with attention to detail for spotting typographical, formatting, and factual errors.
• Competence in Writing and rewriting content when necessary to improve flow, accuracy, and reader engagement.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Linguistics, Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in book or journal publishing, preferably in academic, professional, or STM (scientific, technical, medical) domains.
• Ability to work on-site in the Greater Chennai Area, manage multiple projects, and meet strict deadlines.
• Familiarity with style guides (such as Chicago, APA, or publisher-specific styles) and basic computer skills, including word-processing and editorial tools.