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Editor/Proofreader- Toronto

Online River

Responsibilities

  • Proofreading and Editing: Edit written content for grammatical errors, punctuation, style, and tone to ensure it aligns with the company’s guidelines and standards.
  • Content Revision: Provide detailed feedback to writers, ensuring improvements in structure, flow, and readability.
  • Fact-Checking: Verify the accuracy of information and sources to ensure content is credible and up-to-date.
  • Formatting: Ensure that all content is formatted consistently according to style guides (such as APA, Chicago, or MLA), including citations and references when applicable.
  • Collaborating with Writers: Work closely with authors and content creators to understand the purpose of the material and suggest improvements or revisions.
  • Ensuring Brand Voice: Ensure that the tone and style of content are consistent with the company’s brand voice and target audience.
  • Meeting Deadlines: Manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality edits within set deadlines.
  • Content Adaptation: Edit content for different platforms, including blogs, social media, newsletters, and marketing materials.
  • Maintaining Editorial Guidelines: Adhere to and uphold the editorial guidelines and ensure consistency across all published materials.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and editorial standards to continuously improve content quality.

Key Responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Strong command of the English language, with excellent grammar and punctuation skills.
  • Experience in editing a variety of content types, including blogs, articles, marketing materials, and reports.
  • Familiarity with style guides like AP, Chicago Manual, or MLA.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently in a remote work environment.
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
  • Experience with content management systems (CMS) and document editing tools like Google Docs and Microsoft Word.
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

  • The coverage begins for the employee the on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents
  • Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement
  • The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage is provided
  • Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt out payment.

Vision and Prescription

  • The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents
  • Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

Dental Coverage

  • The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents
  • Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

Compensation

$30.00 - $35.00 / hour