Editor/Proofreader- Toronto
- Remote
- Mid Level
- Posted
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
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