Proofreader
Job Description
For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.
The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.
The (Part Time) Proofreader, Architecture & Engineering helps to ensure the editorial accuracy, consistency, quality and style of PPI Architecture & Engineering products.
Job Responsibilities:
- Proofread, research, and fact-check content to PPI standards, ensuring editorial accuracy, consistency, style, and quality.
- Review output against inputs and/or reference works to ensure completeness.
- Read content for accuracy, clarity, and sense, noting possible deviations.
- Compare files to ensure most recent version contains all specified changes.
- Accurately interpret, incorporate, and mark author/SME changes.
- Diplomatically and effectively communicate with project collaborators.
- Meet established deadlines.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in math, science, or engineering preferred. 3 years minimum experience in professional proofreading, preferably in educational, scientific, or technical subjects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat
- Demonstrated ability to accurately and thoroughly proofread on deadline
- Demonstrated ability to modulate depth of proofread to scope of work desired
- In-depth knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style
- Experience in using detailed style guides and proofing checklists
- Ability to juggle competing deadlines and to handle a large volume of work quickly and accurately
- Ability to make continuous improvements with feedback
- Working knowledge of print, electronic, and online publishing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective collaboration skills
- Excel Skills preferred
We offer a competitive benefits package including:
- Remote work providing flexible work/life balance
- Comprehensive Retirement Package including 401K company match
- Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
- Competitive health benefits
- And so much more!
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The salary rate for this position is $30.00 per hour.
Location
Remote/Nationwide, USA
Additional Locations
Employee Type
Employee
Job
Functional Area
Content/Material Creation
Business Unit
00079 Kaplan Professional
Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or$31,200 per year for full-time positions. Compensation for specific positions are based on job level, skills, years of experience, and education, among other factors. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission eligible. Information regarding benefits can be found here.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Diversity inspires innovation and growth in the Kaplan community. Kaplan strives to be a model employer for inclusiveness. Not only does Kaplan value its employees for their professionalism and skills, but also for the unique viewpoints they bring to the Organization. Kaplan's employees bring diverse perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds that give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and exceeding our students' needs in today's global market. Learn more about our culture.