Wahojobs
Wordvice, an international English editing company, is seeking qualified and experienced freelance editors to join our team of professionals. Whether a research article, dissertation, thesis, or admissions essay, we aim to preserve an author’s voice and underlying message while revising the more technical and organizational aspects of that author’s writing.
Responsibilities
Edit and proofread academic papers, admissions essays, and other documents for grammar and mechanics issues and ensure natural language and flow of communication
Retain original intended meaning while making revisions
Write marginal comments explaining some revisions; include overall comment to the author
Respond to order notifications promptly and meet order deadlines; if you have any difficulty meeting a deadline, notify Project Manager immediately and in advance of deadline
Reply to clients and answer any questions they may have regarding their document
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Native fluency in English
Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate degree program
Minimum two years’ professional editing experience
Knowledge and application of various formatting styles such as APA, AMA, MLA, and Chicago
Advanced proficiency with MS Word and its “track changes” feature
Strong technical writing skills
A keen eye for errors in writing
Preferred Qualifications
Be independent and self-motivated
Have previous experience at a professional editing company
Have an educational background or have experience in medicine, engineering, or other biomedical and natural science domain
Be able to meet frequent deadlines
Be passionate about writing and editing
Conditions
Freelance, part-time
Pay rate : Please include expected pay rate in application
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