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Proofreader (Educational Content)

0 - 5 years

2 Lacs

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This is a remote position.

About Us

At Contour Education, we’re reshaping how students learn one small group at a time. Since 2020, we’ve helped over 6,000 students succeed through personalized small-group tutoring, backed by a global team of 320+ professionals.

Our India team has been instrumental in delivering high-quality academic content and student support at scale. Now, we’re expanding our India operations and building new business functions that will fuel long-term growth.

Recognized three years in a row by the Australian Financial Review as one of Australia’s Fastest Growing Startups, we’re scaling rapidly and we’re seeking a meticulous and detail-driven Proofreader to help shape the future of education with our India team.
This is a unique opportunity to join at a foundational stage and play a key role in ensuring the clarity, accuracy, and quality of our educational content, supporting Contour’s global mission to deliver world-class learning materials.


Why Join Contour? Ensure Precision, Elevate Quality & Empower Student Success

At Contour, we’re not just building an EdTech company we’re redefining how students experience academic content through precision and clarity. As a Proofreader, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our learning materials are accurate, polished, and easy to understand, helping students engage confidently with complex concepts.
This is a unique opportunity to join at a foundational stage and help shape the quality standards of one of Australia’s fastest-growing EdTech companies. You’ll collaborate closely with educators, content developers, and global teams to deliver high-quality, error-free resources that enhance the student learning journey and support Contour’s mission of exceptional, learner-centered education.


As a Proofreader (Educational Content), you will:

  • Ensure content accuracy: Carefully proofread educational documents for grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors using Microsoft Word to maintain high-quality standards.

  • Enhance readability: Refine text to ensure it flows smoothly and is easy to understand, making sure sentences are clear, concise, and student-friendly.

  • Meet productivity goals: Consistently proofread and review a set number of documents each week to help meet project milestones and deadlines.

  • Collaborate closely: Work alongside content developers and editors to maintain the integrity and clarity of academic materials.

  • Maintain consistency: Uphold Contour’s standards for tone, style, and language to ensure uniformity across all learning resources.

If you have a sharp eye for detail, a passion for clear communication, and enjoy helping create error-free educational content that truly supports student learning, Contour is the place for you.


Role Overview Ensure Clarity, Accuracy & Quality in Educational Content

As a Proofreader (India), you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the clarity, accuracy, and readability of Contour’s educational materials. This is more than just a proofreading job it’s an opportunity to enhance the quality and professionalism of high-impact academic content used by students across multiple disciplines.
You’ll work meticulously to identify and correct grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors, ensuring every document flows smoothly and is easy to comprehend. Your attention to detail will help maintain Contour’s high standards, making sure content is clear, consistent, and student-friendly.
This is a foundational, high-impact role where your work directly contributes to the academic success of students and the reputation of one of Australia’s fastest-growing EdTech companies. You’ll collaborate closely with content creators, editors, and curriculum specialists to deliver polished, error-free educational resources that support effective learning worldwide.


Key Responsibilities

  • Accurate Proofreading: Carefully review educational documents to identify and correct grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors using Microsoft Word.

  • Maintain Content Consistency: Ensure uniformity in style, tone, and formatting across all educational materials to align with Contour’s brand and syllabus standards.

  • Enhance Readability: Ensure that the content is fluid, coherent, and easy to comprehend by improving sentence structure and clarity.

  • Consistent Productivity: Proofread a set number of documents each week to consistently meet project milestones and deadlines.

  • Fact - Checking & Accuracy: Cross-check key facts, figures, and terminology to help maintain the academic accuracy of all documents.

  • Collaborate with Content Creators: Work closely with writers, editors, and subject matter experts to clarify ambiguous content and suggest improvements for clarity and precision.



Requirements


Must-Haves
  • Bachelor’s degree in humanities, law, arts, or a related field (preferred)

  • Experience in content writing, publishing, or a similar field

  • Strong knowledge of math and science up to Std. 12th level

  • Strong understanding of English grammar and sentence structure

  • Access to a Windows machine (MacBook not supported)

  • Access to Microsoft Word Version 2016 or above

  • Availability to work late-night shifts (7 PM to 3 AM), 6 days a week

Nice - to - Haves

  • Basic understanding of VCE curriculum frameworks

  • Familiarity with standard style guides and editorial best practices

  • Interest in EdTech and passion for improving student learning experiences



Benefits


  • Work-From-Home Setup: Enjoy the flexibility and comfort of working remotely from anywhere in India, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
  • Focused Workweek: Work 7 8 hours per day, 6 days a week, with any weekday off
    (Note: weekends are not off.)
  • High-Impact Role: Play a vital role in ensuring the clarity, accuracy, and quality of educational content that helps students learn effectively.
  • Career Growth & Learning: Collaborate with experienced educators, content developers, and editors, gaining valuable skills in academic publishing and content quality assurance.
  • Autonomy & Ownership: Take full responsibility for proofreading tasks and contribute to maintaining high editorial standards, while having the freedom to suggest improvements.
  • Collaborative Environment: Work with a supportive, detail-oriented team that values precision, communication, and continuous improvement.

  • Compensation: Competitive monthly salary in the range of 2.25 LPA.


Ready to bring learning to life with your keen eye for detail?

Apply now to join one of Australia’s fastest-growing EdTech teams and use your sharp eye for detail to ensure our educational content is clear, accurate, and easy to understand while growing with Contour’s global family!


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