Copy Editor

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Copy Editor to join our team on a Contract basis in Dallas, Texas. This short-term assignment will focus on reviewing newly designed documents and comparing them against source materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and high-quality final content. The ideal candidate brings strong editing judgment, sharp proofreading skills, and a disciplined approach to fact-checking and content quality.

Responsibilities:

- Review newly formatted documents alongside original source files to confirm content accuracy and completeness.

- Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting issues to deliver publication-ready materials.

- Compare edited documents against reference versions to identify omissions, inconsistencies, or unintended changes.

- Apply copy editing standards to improve clarity, readability, and overall editorial quality.

- Verify factual details and flag discrepancies that require clarification before final release.

- Maintain consistency in tone, terminology, and document structure across multiple files.

- Work efficiently within a part-time, short-duration assignment while managing deadlines and shifting priorities. Requirements - Demonstrated experience in copy editing, proofreading, or editorial review work.

- Strong command of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and written English conventions.

- Ability to fact-check content carefully and detect inconsistencies across document versions.

- Experience editing editorial or business content with a high degree of accuracy.

- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently under tight timelines.

- Proficiency in reviewing formatted documents and comparing revisions against source material. Innovation starts with people.®

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