Notion Press Looking for Copy Editor – Freelance at Remote Full Time

We’re seeking a highly motivated, language editor who is excited to work on Indie books written by debut authors in various genres.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

Read content and correct for errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar

Review edited work and ensure all corrections/comments marked by the author or the Notion Press editor is incorporated

Rewrite when needed to make it easier for readers to understand a manuscript

Verify facts using standard reference sources

Allocate space and/or suggest photos and illustrations that make up a story

Suggest Titles and Subtitles based on an author’s request

If needed, communicate with authors regarding editing queries via comments in manuscripts, note to authors, calls or emails

Work independently and report back to the Editor at Notion Press on specific tasks as assigned to you

Ensure all Notion Press manuscripts meet or exceed the Notion Press editorial quality standards

Language Edit and/or Quality Check assigned books as per Notion Press’ quality standards with minimum intervention from your reporting Editor

Attention to detail and a passion for editorial excellence

Troubleshoot and display the ability to deal with fast track/difficult manuscripts

A PERFECT CANDIDATE HAS

Proven working experience as a freelance English language editor

Have excellent grammar and spelling skills

Strong writing/editing/proofreading skills

Hands on experience with MS Office and Adobe and other publishing tools like PerfectIT or Grammarly

Have an eye for detail and be very accurate in their work along with critical thinking

Have imagination and good visual sense

Have the ability to be diplomatic with feedback to first-time authors

Be able to give clear, accurate instructions to authors

Understand their target audience

Be able to make decisions independently

Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Generally aware of best practices in editing and industry trends in self-publishing

THE COMPANY

Notion Press is a global platform for anyone who believes in the power of words and the impact it can have on the world we live in. Our vision is to help every aspiring writer give their idea an identity, a tangible form and a medium to spread it. In our quest to redefine the publishing space, we constantly strive to innovate and evolve the publishing process. Our publishing platform enables writers to convert their stories and ideas into books that people can hold, read and connect with.