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Copy Editing QA Job Vacancy
April 21st, 2010
by Valentina Dodge
You
You’ll have an ELT teaching background, copy editing experience - previous knowledge of conversion from print to digital would be an advantage - an eye for detail and will be something of a perfectionist. You’ll need to be competent, confident and comfortable working in a Web environment as the work involves on-screen editing and online communication - we don’t work with proofs and we mostly talk to each other on Skype. The projects and number of hours can vary, so you’ll be expected to be flexible and happy to take on new projects at short notice. We have a dynamic and communicative English360 team that you’ll be required to co-ordinate with, so you’ll need to be comfortable communicating and being contactable online. As well as being an active team member, you’ll also need to be able to work independently and take the initiative when required.
The job
The work is essentially copy editing and carrying out QA on ELT material that is published on the English360 platform. This involves ‘traditional-style’ copy editing (spelling, fonts, layout etc) as well as testing the interactive activities as a user (learner and teacher) to make sure that they work. Part of the editing process requires reporting any problems or issues promptly and clearly using the Web platforms that we have in place for this. You will also be required to document the work done and to keep the team up-to-date with project progress. Your role may also involve reporting on the quality and appropriateness of user-generated content. Liaising with the English360 team on all of the above is an integral part of the role. The work is freelance, with the number of hours dependent on the English360 workflow; however a minimum commitment of 25 hours per week is required initially. As the work can be done remotely, your location isn’t important – but a reliable, fast internet connection is.
Please send a copy of your CV and letter of application to jobs at english360 dot com - Closing date 1st May 2010.