Offer summary

Qualifications:

Native English speaker with US residency required for some accounts., Experience in copyediting or proofreading in medical, nursing, STEM, or humanities disciplines., Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style, APA, or AMA Manual of Style is required., Proficient in Microsoft Word or LaTeX and Adobe Acrobat..

Key responsabilities:

Edit and proofread books and journals in specified disciplines.

Work independently while adhering to project-specific style sheets.

Meet deadlines for multiple projects.

Assist new copy editors with the TeX-editing program.

Aptara transforms content for engaging and monetizing new Digital and Corporate Learning audiences. Serving the 10 largest publishers in the world and Fortune 100 companies, Aptara's full-service content production accelerates information providers’ transition from print to digital. From creation and design to new media enhancements and output for all mobile devices and platforms – Aptara produces innovative digital products that deliver content how, when, and where readers want it, while giving content providers renewed agility and revenue opportunities. Our Solutions include: - Digital Content Development - Corporate Learning and Performance - Custom Content Services - Customer Lifestyle Management - Healthcare RCM - IT Services - Learning Administration Services Headquartered just outside of Washington, D.C. with offices and production facilities on 4 continents, Our 6.000+ professionals specialize in digital media, content production, and publishing innovations.

Job description

Freelance Copy Editors and Proofreaders

Aptara is currently seeking experienced, native English-speaking freelance copy editors and proofreaders.

These opportunities involve working on books and journals in the medical, nursing, STEM (especially physics), and humanities disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have some copyediting or proofreading experience in these disciplines. Relevant experience in the publishing industry will also be considered. Pay rate is $2.80/page to $3.60/page depending on the account.

All applicants will be required to complete a test.

Requirements:

Native English speaker (US, UK, Canada, or Australia), with US residency required for some accounts.
Medical, nursing, STEM, and/or humanities copyediting or proofreading experience or relevant experience in the publishing industry.
Proficient in The Chicago Manual of Style (CMS), Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), or AMA Manual of Style (AMA). (Any of these is sufficient; at least one is required.)
Capable of working with multiple project-specific style sheets.
Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
Skilled with Microsoft Word or LaTeX and Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader (proofreaders) preferred.
Will help new copy editors with our new (largely WYSIWIG) TeX-editing program.

If interested, do not respond via LinkedIn messaging. Please email your current resume to Tom Thrash at the following address:

tom.thrash@aptaracorp.com

All responses must be sent via email.

https://www.aptaracorp.com/

Required profile