As one of our talented freelance editors, you'll have the ability to work from home while choosing the types of assignments that interest you and editing completely on your own schedule. Our transparent, per-order pricing makes it clear how much a job is worth before you accept it.
You can interact with both in-house staff and other freelancers through our online forums, and you'll also receive incentives that can be redeemed at online retailers. You won't have any of the hassles of bidding or pitching to clients, and you will be paid promptly.
Working with Scribendi requires a moderate level of computer and Internet knowledge. You need to be comfortable downloading and uploading files, saving and finding files on your computer, transferring files, renaming files, and using a website interface.
You should have a good working knowledge of the major document file formats and their associated software programs. Some ability to troubleshoot technical problems is also helpful.
Standard: A university degree in a relevant field
At least three years of experience in editing, writing, document production, or language teaching
Native-level English ability
Excellent reading comprehension skills and the ability to follow written instructions and work independently
Be absolutely fanatical about meeting deadlines
An average editing/proofreading speed of 1,000–1,500 words per hour
Microsoft Word 2016 or later on a secure computer
Broadband/high-speed Internet access
The ability to accept payments in your own account in US dollars
Must not reside in the US jurisdictions of Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Washington DC, West Virginia, or Wyoming.
Preferred: A graduate degree in a relevant field
Access to additional word processing/document production software (e.g., Open Office, LaTeX, Acrobat, Final Draft, Publisher, PageMaker)
In-depth knowledge of one or more style guides (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, Turabian, APA)
Employment type:
Contractor
*Please note that all freelance editors are independent contractors for Scribendi. You should be aware that certain geographies require that specific requirements be fulfilled, such as having your own business or filing forms, to be considered an independent contractor. We recommend checking into this matter for your place of residence before starting the application.
*Please note that applications for the freelance position are NOT accepted by email. Please do not call or email for more information or to discuss an application. Please read the FAQ before applying, and please note that only those selected for evaluation will be contacted.
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In Summary: As one of our talented freelance editors, you'll have the ability to work from home while choosing the types of assignments that interest you . You can interact with both in-house staff and other freelancers through our online forums . You need to be comfortable downloading and uploading files, saving and finding files on your computer, transferring files, renaming files, and using a website interface .
En Español: Como uno de nuestros talentosos editores independientes, tendrá la capacidad de trabajar desde casa mientras elige los tipos de tareas que le interesan y edita completamente en su propio horario. Nuestro precio transparente por orden deja claro cuánto vale un trabajo antes de aceptarlo. Puede interactuar tanto con el personal interno como con otros freelancers a través de nuestros foros online, y también recibirá incentivos que se pueden canjear en minoristas en línea. No tendrá ninguna de las molestias de licitación o lanzamiento a clientes, y será pagado rápidamente. Trabajar con Scribendi requiere un nivel moderado de conocimiento informático e Internet. Debe sentirse cómodo descargando y cargando archivos, guardando y encontrando archives en su computadora, transferindo archivos , interfaces de archivos y utilizando una página web. Algunos programas deben tener un buen conocimiento de los principales formatos de archivo y software técnicos asociados para resolver problemas. Estándar: Grado universitario en un campo relevante Al menos tres años de experiencia en edición, escritura, producción de documentos o enseñanza de idiomas Capacidad nativa del inglés Habilidades excelentes para entender la lectura y la capacidad de seguir instrucciones escritas y trabajar independientemente Sea absolutamente fanático acerca de cumplir con los plazos Una velocidad promedio de edición/proofreading de 1,0001,500 palabras por hora Microsoft Word 2016 o posteriormente en una computadora segura Acceso a Internet de banda ancha / alta velocidad La capacidad de aceptar pagos en su propia cuenta en dólares estadounidenses No debe residir en las jurisdicciones de Estados Unidos como Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Nueva Jersey, Nuevo México, Carolina del Norte, Rhode Island, Dakota del Sur o West Virginia. * Tenga en cuenta que las solicitudes de empleo independiente NO son aceptadas por correo electrónico. No llame ni envíe un e-mail para obtener más información o discutir una solicitud. Lea la FAQ antes de postularse, y tenga presente que solo se pondrán en contacto con aquellos seleccionados para su evaluación. #J-18808-Ljbffr