Temporary, Content Editor

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. in; Piscataway Township (NJ); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IEEE is seeking a Temporary Content Editor to review, edit, and prepare content for publication. This fully remote, 12-week assignment may extend based on project needs.

The role emphasizes proofreading, copyediting, line editing, and ensuring global editorial standards across documents. The ideal candidate has experience copyediting for publication, strong MS Word skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with XML tools and Adobe editing suites.

Qualifications

• Prior experience copyediting and proofreading documents for publication.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Organize and actively participate in team environments.
• Manage through influence and work with diverse stakeholders.
• Edit and apply editorial style guidelines consistently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Familiarity with XML authoring tools (e.g., eXtyles, Oxygen, Xopus).
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro, PitStop, and FrameMaker.

Responsibilities

• Proofreading: review content for spelling, grammar, punctuation, formatting.
• Copyediting: edit for consistency, readability, accuracy, style.
• Line editing: improve sentence structure, word choice, clarity.
• Ensure consistent terminology, formatting, and style across documents.
• Apply and enforce editorial and organizational style standards.
• Collaborate with authors, project managers, and production staff to resolve issues.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to meet editorial objectives.

Skills

Copyediting

Proofreading

Editorial standards

Attention to detail

Cross-team collaboration

Influence management

XML editing familiarity

Adobe Creative Cloud

Tools

eXtyles

Oxygen XML

Xopus

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Adobe FrameMaker

Adobe PitStop

Adobe Creative Cloud

XML editing tools

Job description

IEEE is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Job Description - Temporary, Content Editor (260348)

Job Description

Temporary, Content Editor - 260348 : N/A

Description

The Temporary Content Editor is responsible for reviewing, editing, and preparing content for publication while ensuring accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to established editorial standards and style guidelines. The ideal candidate is a skilled editor who can work collaboratively across teams, manage priorities through influence, and maintain a high level of attention to detail.

This is a fully remote, temporary opportunity to support high volume project needs for up to 12 weeks with potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Proofreading: Review content for spelling, grammar, punctuation, formatting, and typographical errors to ensure publication-ready quality.
• Copyediting: Edit content for consistency, readability, accuracy, style, tone, and adherence to editorial guidelines.
• Line Editing: Improve sentence structure, word choice, flow, and clarity while preserving the author's intended meaning and technical accuracy.
• Ensure consistency of terminology, formatting, and style across documents.
• Apply and enforce editorial and organizational style standards.
• Collaborate effectively with authors, project managers, and production staff to resolve editorial issues and support publication schedules.
• Participate actively in cross-functional teams and contribute to the successful completion of editorial and production objectives.

Qualifications

• Prior experience copyediting and proofreading documents for publication preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Proven ability to organize and actively participate in team environments.
• Proven ability to manage through influence and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated editing expertise with the ability to understand, interpret, and consistently apply editorial style guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality.
• Familiarity with XML authoring and editing tools such as eXtyles, Oxygen, Xopus, or similar applications.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe PitStop, Adobe FrameMaker, and Adobe Creative Cloud applications.

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