Senior Copyeditor

CJK Knowledge Works Global (I) Pvt Limited

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Copyeditor to join our team, specializing in the editing of higher education Journals or Books. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional editing skills, comprehensive grammatical knowledge, and a sharp eye for detail. You will be responsible for reviewing and refining manuscripts to ensure clarity, coherence, and adherence to industry standards while meeting project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Superior editing skills and thorough understanding of grammar.
• Familiarity with major style guides (APA, MLA, Chicago) and reference works.
• Should be able perform style editing and Language editing up to L2 level
• Check facts and raise queries with the author.
• Checking correctness of illustrations and captions .
• Query factual inconsistencies
• Remove repetitions and redundancies
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
  

Experience:

1. 4 to 9 years of professional experience in copyediting, preferably within the higher education publishing sector.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage collaboratively with authors and team members.
3. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management and analytical capabilities.

Mode of work:

vijay.anand@kwglobal.com