What are the responsibilities and job description for the Copyeditor position at Primus Software Corporation?
Job Title: Indexer/Copyeditor
Duration: 09 Months (Possible Extension)
Location: Washington Park Newark, NJ, 07102 (Onsite)
EDITORIAL: The Indexer/Copyeditor Contractor may need to research, edit, rewrite, or occasionally create descriptions for products. The Indexer/Copyeditor Contractor may need to research and assemble positive product review “blurbs” to be added to product descriptions.
Skills/Experience Requirements:
- BA/BS or equivalent degree, preferably in Humanities
- Editorial experience preparing online content
- Proofreading experience; copyediting experience a plus
- Working knowledge of database concepts (including Excel skills) and best practices
- Demonstrated multi-tasking and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment
- Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of people
- Demonstrated focused attention to detail
- Highly organized
- Technical proficiency in Windows operating environment
- An avid consumer of online media, including books (audio and print), websites, blogs, and other digital content sources.
- A confident and upbeat communicator via written and verbal business communication skills.
- Minimum one year professional proofreading, copyediting, and fact-checking experience in publishing
- Minimum one year experience in Web-based publishing environment
- Familiarity with social media and Web-based research tools (e.g., Google, Goodreads)
- Basic familiarity with SEO concepts
