Social Sciences Copy Editor - Remote & Flexible Hours

Imrpress; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote working opportunities

Opportunities for academic exchanges

Job summary

A leading academic publishing firm in Singapore is seeking a skilled language editor specialized in social sciences. The role involves editing academic papers for clarity and readability, ensuring adherence to journal standards, and maintaining communication with authors and reviewers. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and strong editing skills. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and remote working opportunities, making it ideal for professionals looking to engage in academic publishing.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a related field of social sciences is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of social science disciplines and academic terminology.
• Native English speaker preferred.
• Experience in language editing for social sciences journals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Edit and polish academic papers to enhance clarity and readability.
• Review reference formats and ensure compliance with journal standards.
• Maintain effective communication with authors and reviewers.
• Contribute to updating the journal's language style guide.

Skills

Editing academic papers

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in social sciences

Tools

MS Word (including Track Changes)

Job description

A leading academic publishing firm in Singapore is seeking a skilled language editor specialized in social sciences. The role involves editing academic papers for clarity and readability, ensuring adherence to journal standards, and maintaining communication with authors and reviewers. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and strong editing skills. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and remote working opportunities, making it ideal for professionals looking to engage in academic publishing.