Copy Editor

Copy Editor

• Immediate start for a short-term project
• 4 months contract role

Our Client

• A Fortune Global 500 company

The Opportunity
Our client is revamping their Learning & Development program at a regional level. We are looking for smart, talented creatives and changemakers who want to do great work with awesome people.
As a Copy Editor, you will:

• Proofread text and correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
• Verify factual correctness of information, such as dates and statistics.
• Check text for style, readability, and adherence to editorial policies.
• Arrange page layouts of photos, articles, and advertisements.
• Rewrite text to improve clarity and readability.

You should also take note that:

• Text should be reviewed and simplified for a reader aged 18, educated to "GCSE / O-level" in English, and another Asian language.
• The target Learner is a new employee, within their first 90 days in the company.
• You are not required to create / add content or review the technical aspects. You will edit without changing any technical aspects and focus on spelling and syntax.
• You will simplify any language which has an academic tone. Avoid complex sentences and remove any jargon and replace with simple terms.

Your Background
We need a copy editor who is fluent in English and must have insurance background.
Other skills required would be as follows:

• Accuracy and aptitude in writing strong, concise copy
• Ability to undertake independent research into the copy being written
• Ability to write copy for use in digital content