Editorial Associate

PrideStaff; United States; À distance; USD 30 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

PrideStaff, Inc. is seeking an expert Editorial Associate to support its clients' mission to create engaging courses for lifelong learners. The role operates in a deadline-driven audio/video production environment and works with university professors and experts to bring complex ideas to life.

This is a remote position with possible in-office attendance as requested by management. The Editorial Associate will generate title sheets, proofread and edit content, manage terms lists, and coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• At least two years of formal proofreading and/or writing/editing experience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style.

Responsabilités

• Generate title sheet documents containing all pertinent information for all content produced.
• Choose onscreen text in scripts during preproduction.
• Review posted scripts for style and spelling errors and review course graphics.
• Edit and proofread a variety of content types, including course guidebooks, transcript books, title sheets, terms lists, and posted text, ensuring accuracy and adherence to the TGC Style Guide, The Chicago Manual of Style, and Merriam-Webster.
• Compile and clean up scripts for proofreaders and guidebook writers.
• Manage each course’s terms list and fact-checked scripts for consistency and precise spellings of key terms.
• Track and communicate proofing changes to Graphic Designers and outside vendors.
• Assist in the proofreading/editing of special projects.
• Help with other duties as assigned

Connaissances

Attention to Detail

Editing

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Planning

Formation

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field

Outils

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

Company Summary

Pridestaff is looking for an expert Editorial Associate tosupport its's clients core mission to create engaging courses that satisfy the curiosity and interests of the customers, lifelong learners. The Editorial Associate will meet the challenges of a deadline-driven audio/video production environment and be part of a dedicated team that works with university professors and other experts to develop the words and stories that bring complex ideas to life.This is a remote position with possible in-office attendance as requested by management.

Type

Type : Full-Time; Temp-to-hire

Location

Location: Chantilly, VA (100% remote)

Pay

Pay : $26.50/hr.

Total work hours

Total work hours: 40 hours

Key Responsibilities

• ( Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)
• Generate title sheet documents containing all pertinent information for all content produced
• Choose onscreen text in scripts during preproduction
• Review posted scripts for style and spelling errors and r eview course graphics
• Edit and proofread a variety of content types, including course guidebooks, transcript books, title sheets, terms lists, and posted text, ensuring accuracy and adherence to the TGC Style Guide, The Chicago Manual of Style , and Merriam-Webster
• Compile and clean up scripts for proofreaders and guidebook writers
• Manage each course’s terms list and fact-checked scripts for consistency and precise spellings of key terms
• Track and communicate proofing changes to Graphic Designers and outside vendors
• Assist in the proofreading/editing of special projects
• Help with other duties as assigned

Core Competencies

• Attention to Detail - Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working
• Continuous Learning - Actively and continuously gaining insight into strengths and weaknesses to identify the relevant areas that need further development (regarding skills and knowledge) and acting upon it
• Planning - Setting priorities and defining actions, time, and resources needed to achieve predefined goals
• Quality - Setting high standards regarding their work and working environment and acting accordingly; developing quality standards, continuously evaluating performance, products, and procedures; actively seeking ways to improve quality

Required Education/Experience/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field
• At least two years of formal proofreading and/or writing and editing experience; (Recent grads or candidates with 2 to 5 years of editorial/journalistic experience are ideal).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Keen eye for detail
• Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills

• Experience in the Adobe Creative Cloud
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Demands

• The physical requirements of this position are described as sedentary work. Sedentary work involves: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Compensation / Pay Rate

• Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $26.50 - $26.50 Per Hour