Job Summary
- Company
- Wireless Generation Inc
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Industries
- Education
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employee
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Job Reference Code
- 1292
Copy Editor
About the Job
About WGen’s Professional Services:
Wireless Generation’s Professional Services team providesinnovative services that empower K–12 educators to use data-drivenstrategies to improve student outcomes. This is a growing department ina company that has deep partnerships with school districts nationwidethat use its mobile formative assessment solutions and data reporting,analysis, and management tools.
Job Description:
WGPS seeks a Production Editor to manage and schedule theproduction of a portfolio of products to agreed quality, timeliness,and cost-efficient standards. Successful candidates will haveexperience in editing and formatting educational professionaldevelopment materials, have an understanding of the K–12 schoolenvironment, and have a strong commitment to educational improvement.Finally, successful candidates will thrive on the excitement of workingwith a small, mission-driven education company that strives to make areal difference in K–12 education.
This is a full-time salaried, non-exempt (over-time eligible) position with benefits.
Responsibilities of Copy Editor:
- Edit copy for style, usage, clarity, and grammar, ensuring content is concise, correct, and easy to comprehend (75%)
- Lay out and design professional developmentmaterials, including but not limited to training presentations andteacher resources(25%)
- Ensure high-quality editorial standards are met and achieved in a timely manner
- Correct formatting and design flaws
- Communicate with Professional Development Designers (including consultants) andManaging Editor throughout the Editorial phase to report issues andoffer solutions
- Create print-ready files for each project; confirm print specifications match project needs
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements of Copy Editor:
- Four-year degree in English or related field
- Demonstrated copyediting skills and knowledge of proofreading marks (test is administered)
- Intermediate Adobe Photoshop and InDesign experience preferred
- Demonstrated layout design skills (samples preferred)
- Ability to work accurately, quickly, and creatively under tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently
- Live in NYC area or Dallas; relocation not provided
Thank you!
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Contact Information
Smith, Tyler
Wireless Generation Inc
Brooklyn, NY 11201
