Editorial Assistant (Dania Beach, Florida)
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This is a full-time, in-house position. Please do not apply if you are not willing to work full-time from our Dania Beach office.
Scribe (www.scribenet.com) is a services company offering editorial and production services to publishers.
The primary tasks of this position are copyediting and proofreading book and journal manuscripts. This includes using the track changes feature in Microsoft Word, running macros, and using regular expressions to automate certain tasks.
Duties include:
- Composition (applying structure to documents)
- Copyediting
- Proofreading
- Some substantive editing
Qualifications
Candidates must demonstrate a thorough mastery of the English language (grammar, syntax, vocabulary), be able to type accurately, and possess advanced working knowledge of at least one type of word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word) and at least one computer operating system (e.g., Windows XP).
Must have some copyediting and/or proofreading experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Working knowledge of one of the following two style manuals required: The Chicago Manual of Style or APA Publications Manual.
Ability to work independently, pay attention to detail, remain organized, and manage time is necessary.
To apply, please send the following information via e-mail: resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional or academic references, who can verify your editorial abilities. Please familiarize yourself with Scribe at www.scribenet.com
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