Content Proofreader, Takeoff (Freelance)

IXL Learning; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

IXL Learning is seeking a Content Proofreader to join our team for a 6-month, remote consulting engagement (1099). You will proofread web content and PDFs, ensuring accuracy and consistency across materials.

Ideal candidates are perfectionists with strong editing skills, comfortable using Google Docs and Sheets, and able to work independently up to 10 hours per week while meeting weekly deadlines.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and prior proofreading/editing experience are required.
• Availability for up to 10 hours per week; possibly more depending on projects.
• Ability to work independently and meet weekly deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Proofread educational web content and PDFs for accuracy, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and consistency.
• Compare website text and PDFs side-by-side to ensure accuracy.
• Clearly communicate issues and inconsistencies to relevant team members.
• Collaborate with curriculum designers and project managers to meet deadlines.

Skills

Proofreading/editing

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Job description

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Content Proofreader to join our team. In this role, you will proofread web content and PDFs, ensuring the content is accurate and meets our quality standards. You might be a great fit if you are a natural perfectionist and enjoy making sure materials are polished and error-free.

This is a 1099 consulting role that is remote for 6 months with possible extension. #LI-REMOTE

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Proofread educational content for accuracy, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and consistency
• Use your sharp eye for detail to compare website text and PDFs side-by-side to ensure accuracy
• Clearly communicate issues and inconsistencies to relevant team members
• Collaborate with curriculum designers and project managers to meet project deadlines

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Excellent attention to detail and prior proofreading/editing experience are required
• Proficiency with Google Sheets and Google Docs
• Availability for up to 10 hours per week; possibly more depending on projects
• Ability to work independently, meeting weekly deadlines

ABOUT IXL LEARNING

IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:

• 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
• Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
• Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
• Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources

Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.

At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.