Copyeditor (Proofreader)
About the job
NOTE: Only apply if can work FULL-TIME in AGRA office
The Product team at Educart is looking for a copyeditor/proofreader to be part of the fastest-growing Ed-tech start-up at Agrawal Group Of Publications. You will be working under a Senior Project Manager to work on some exciting book launches.
Pay Range (Salary)
₹12-20k
Proofreaders at Educart are responsible for detecting and correcting errors in written documents in comparison with the original manuscripts. Their role also involves making corrections on written text using special marks which are standard and recognized in the printing and publishing industry.
Roles And Responsibilities :-
- Read and evaluate written text for grammatical and typographical error
- Compare typeset proofs against original copy to identify errors or omission
- Use word processors and other specialized software to make changes on typeset documents
- Evaluate the dimensions of page elements such as images, text spacing and positioning to ensure they conform to set specifications
- Ensure page numbers are in the right order and not repeated or omitted
- Analyze documents to ensure chapter titles match the list of content
- Use symbols that are standard and recognized by printing and publishing companies
- Mark corrections highlighted by editors/authors and ensure they reflect on the master set proofing
- Rephrase written text to ensure document structure and content are consistent
- Stay abreast with grammatical development as well as new terminologies in a language
- Ensure illustrations are suitably captioned and referenced
- Contact authors directly to clarify grammatical inconsistencies related to style and text choice
- Forward proofread materials for approval and publication
- Ensure the project is completed within set time constraints.
Skills Needed :-
- Proofreading
- English Proficiency
- Technical editing
- Use of Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word (track changes)
AGP Group is known to be the most progressive (we pay market rates and are open about them) and culture-centric company to work at with 50% female staff, chauffer bus service and steep career growth plan offered to hard-working and committed individuals.
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