Language Editor ( Level 3 Copyeditor)

Job Description

Who are we? Kriyadocs is a leading document workflow platform focused on the publishing industry. At Kriyadocs®, we have partnered with prestigious publishing houses across the world for over 18 years and delivered world-class, publication-ready digital & print content by applying cutting-edge technology, streamlined processes, and extensive domain expertise. Technology is at the core of our evolution – we’ve consciously striven to always stay ahead of the curve in its adoption in order to provide best-in-class capabilities for our clients and our employees. This ethos is reflected in our vision and mission. Our Vision: To make publishing all content as simple as clicking a button and become the partner of choice for individuals and organizations looking to share knowledge. Our Mission: Provide a fantastic experience to authors, content publishers, and our own employees through technology and innovation, by publishing high-quality content seamlessly and quickly. We deliver Happy Authors and Happy Employees. What is it really like to work here? At Kriyadocs, every Kriyator is driven by our culture at the core to Deliver Excellence - Deliver Delight Stay Curious - Stay Driven Dream Big - Rise Together You could also be a Kriyator, if you are Fearless in taking on challenges Focused in learning, demonstrating new skills and working towards successful outcomes Fanatical in taking pride and responsibility in all your work Job Description Exeter is looking for copyeditors with a meticulous approach to their work and an eye for detail, the ability to maintain high-quality work while meeting tight deadlines and a love of and feel for the English language. The ideal candidate should have an inquisitive mind and good concentration – to focus on texts that may be lengthy or dull, be able to judge when to apply the publisher house styles and when not to, use a tactful approach when dealing with authors and have the ability to retain the author’s voice after editing. What you’ll do Copyediting manuscripts based on requirements as and when the need arises Proofreading typeset pages to pick up any copyediting or typographical artefacts that remain in the typeset version. Evaluating book and journal manuscripts to estimate the level – light (editing for style/consistency and basic grammar), medium (thorough reading of the text for sense, style and structure) or heavy (detailed language work to ensure the meaning and structure of the text is clear) – as appropriate for the manuscript Skills/Experience Experience in copyediting scientific, technical and medical books and journals Sound knowledge of all aspects of copyediting – technical editing (type coding manuscript elements; reference editing and validation; treatment of numbers and units; style, spelling and hyphenation consistency checks) and language editing as required for the content. Proven ability to copyedit manuscripts at a level (light, medium or heavy) that is appropriate for the content Sound decision-making skills in terms of all aspects pertaining to copyediting Strong verbal and written communication skills Eligibility Criteria BA/ BSc/Diploma/BE degree in any discipline Minimum of 4+ years of work experience in e-publishing industry Location : Chennai. Work from office (Mon to Fri) Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹278,301.66 - ₹784,347.97 per year Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: total work: 4 years (Preferred) Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year Benefits: Health insurance Internet reimbursement Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Experience: total work: 3 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person