Harris Computer

Copy Editor I

Harris Computer  •  $38k - $44k/yr  •  Pennsylvania (Remote)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

EssentialResponsibilities:

  • Curriculum Copyediting: Execute copyediting for all content enhancements and new product development, correcting punctuation, grammar, style, consistency, and accuracy.

  • Fact-Checking& Verification: Review all names, places, and organizations for correct spelling while ensuring all facts, dates, and statistics areaccurate

  • Team Collaboration: Partner with fellow copyedit team members on designated subproject tasks to successfully meet project milestones and deliverables.

  • Peer Feedback: Exchange constructive feedback within the copyedit team to expand knowledge and apply best practicesregardingmethods, strategies, standards, and effectiveness.

  • Standards Compliance:Utilizedepartmental tools and guides to elevate curriculum composition quality andmaintainstrict adherence to style and formatting standards.

  • Process Improvement: Share insights and ideas tooptimizethe efficiency and effectiveness of the curriculum materials production copyedit phase.

  • General Scope: Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Relationships:

Internal: Copyediting team, SubjectWriter team,Curriculum Mediateam,Content Tech team; andtheAssistant Director and Director of Product Development, Curriculum

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Key Behavioral Competencies:

  • Excellent written English, including spelling, grammar, and style

  • Meticulous, detail-oriented approach to work

  • Ability tomaintainhigh-quality work while meeting tight deadlines

  • Ability to collaborate with writers of varying skill sets

  • Ability to communicate effectively

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degreein English, or a related field

  • One (1) year of experience as acopyeditor withresponsibilities fortechnicalformat &styleadherence

  • Working knowledge ofThe Chicago Manual of Style

  • Skilled in using Microsoft Office products and Google Docs and Sheets

Preferred:

  • Two (2) years of copyediting experience

  • ExperiencewithSmartsheetsor similar project management software

Salary range: $38,000 - $44,000 USD per year.

Harris Computer

About Harris Computer

Harris provides mission-critical software solutions for the Public Sector, Healthcare, Utilities, and Private Sector verticals throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Harris is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Constellation Software, Inc (CSI), a publicly-traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Trading symbol CSU.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Ottawa, CA
Year Founded
1976
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