Copy Editor

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Construct Education Full time

Reporting Line:
QC Team Lead

Working Practices:
Minimum two days a week in the office with option to work flexibly for remaining days

Contract type: 4-5 month fixed-term contract

Working hours: 07H00 TO 15H30

Job summary:

To do:

  • Work closely with internal stakeholders on multiple client and inhouse projects.
  • Be responsible for reviewing/editing content at different stages of the development process.
  • Doing a full QC of a course on the platform checking not only for errors and inconsistencies but also reviewing the functionality of a site/course before final signoff.

Requirements:

You have:

  • Copy editing and/or proofreading experience.
  • Advanced spelling and grammar expertise in the English language.
  • Exceptional attention to detail is essential.
  • Be comfortable working on different platforms and with a variety of online tools.
  • Time management and ability to adhere to deadlines are essential.
  • Knowledge of web accessibility (WCAG).
  • Experience working with different style guides, primarily APA and Oxford.
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex information clearly and simply.
  • Experience working with remote teams.
  • Able to collaborate with different members across different departments.
  • Selfdirected and capable of working in a fastpaced environment.
  • Additional focused training in editing/advanced grammar advantageous.
  • Knowledge of eLearning platforms advantageous.

Benefits

ABOUT CONSTRUCT EDUCATION
Construct is a strategic learning solutions and instructional design partner to many of the world's leading universities and organizations. Our flexible fee-for-service model enables us to deliver on our partner's vision providing world-class expertise and exceptional value.

Our mission at Construct is to unlock opportunity through transformative learning experiences.

To make this a reality, we design and deliver tailored and engaging digital learning experiences on behalf of our partners - this includes higher education and K-12 institutions, business, governments, and non-profit organizations.

Our diverse, global teams bring extensive learning and platform expertise resulting in progressive instructional design, digital content production, project management, and education consulting services.

Construct is a strategic learning solutions and instructional design partner. Our flexible fee-for-service model enables us to deliver on our partner's vision providing world-class expertise and exceptional value.

Our mission at Construct is to unlock opportunity through transformative learning experiences.

To make this a reality, we design and deliver tailored and engaging digital learning experiences for higher education and K-12 institutions, governments, and organizations.


These are some of the perks you can expect when you join the team:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Generous annual leave policy
  • Learning and development opportunities within a global team
  • Fun events organized by the Construct Social Committee

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