Trainee, Copy Editor

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited seeks enthusiastic, detail-oriented Trainee Copy Editors to join its editorial team. Fresh graduates will receive training to edit high-quality content for academic or publishing services.

You will review grammar, punctuation, and style, following CMS guidelines and customer instructions, while collaborating with senior editors to resolve queries and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are invited to join our editorial team as Trainee Copy Editors.
• Strong command of English and willingness to learn CMS and style guides.
• Candidates should be detail oriented and capable of meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit content for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and clarity.
• Ensure content follows editorial guidelines and customer instructions.
• Identify and correct language, formatting, and consistency issues.
• Learn and apply CMS and other editorial standards.
• Work with senior editors to resolve queries and maintain quality.
• Meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Grammar & proofreading

Teamwork

MS Office knowledge

Willingness to learn

Time management

Editorial knowledge

Education

Master's degree in life sciences/tech/humanities

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic and detail-oriented fresh graduates to join our editorial team as Trainee Copy Editors . This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who have a strong command of the English language and are eager to build a career in academic or publishing services. You will receive training and mentorship to develop your editorial skills while working on high-quality content.

What You’ll Do

• Review and edit content for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and clarity.
• Ensure content follows editorial guidelines and customer-specific instructions.
• Identify and correct language, formatting, and consistency issues.
• Learn and apply style guides such as Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) and other editorial standards.
• Work closely with senior editors and team members to resolve editorial queries.
• Maintain quality and accuracy while meeting assigned deadlines.

Skills Required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong attention to detail and passion for quality.
• Good grammar, vocabulary, and proofreading skills.
• Willingness to learn and accept constructive feedback.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is preferred.
• Awareness of editorial or academic publishing concepts is an added advantage.

Eligibility Criteria

• Example: Master\'s degree in life sciences/technology/humanities.