[Remote] Copy Editor, Science

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Amplify is a pioneer in K–12 education, leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. They are seeking a Copy Editor, Science to review and improve science curricula and materials, ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity while collaborating with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Copy edit and proofread curricula and other relevant materials (both print and digital components) to ensure material is grammatically correct, cohesive, and concise.
• Collaborate with writers to understand their intended meaning and improve on the clarity of text.
• Identify inconsistent or unsuitable (e.g., too complex for the grade level) content and raise those and any other content concerns for resolve.
• Check the accuracy of details such as page references and material/resource references.
• Align all text to reflect in-house styles and guidelines.
• Alert manager of any editorial questions and help to facilitate the decision-making process.
• Ensure that deliverables are on time and team documentation is kept up to date (e.g., tracking sheets).
• Assist with development of the style guide and other documentation in collaboration with manager and team, as assigned.
• Actively engage in daily team stand-ups.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of copy editing experience with a track record of producing clean documents on time
• Experience editing print and digital curricular materials
• Impeccable grasp of grammar rules
• Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th ed.
• Ability to apply established guidelines consistently
• Familiarity with content management platforms, Google Suite, and Adobe
• Working knowledge of elementary and middle school science products
• Outstanding communication skills and experience working collaboratively with team members, including other copy editors, writers, reviewers, graphic designers, and managers
• Experience with Amplify Classroom or Desmos
• Experience copy editing science material for K–8 students
• Ability to work with different authors and edit for different audiences
• Ability to wordsmith (rewrite sentences) to improve tone and readability while preserving the original meaning

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Competitive health insurance and mental health options
• Basic life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Access to best-in-class development programs

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