REMOTE ProofReader

Job Brief

Reads and evaluates learning materials for grammatical and typographical errors. Evaluates the dimensions of page elements such as images, text spacing, and positioning to ensure they conform to developer standards. Reviews learning material for brand and development standards. Suggests and notes edits to learning material. Forwards proofread materials for approval and publication. Ensures the projects are completed within set time constraints.

Meets proofreading deadlines.

• Proofread question items, lesson chapters, and other descriptions and instructions in online platforms. (Depending on the assignment, the content will be available in PDF, Google Drive, Dropbox, or PowerPoint format.)
• Compare multiple sources of content to ensure that the material is identical.
• Navigate through online platforms that are in active development and test out the user experience. Some examples of what this could look like:
  • actively participating in a self-guided lesson
  • submitting a full-length practice test and verifying that the answers and associated skills are accurate
  • clicking each available link and/or watching each available video to ensure there are no bugs or obstacles in the navigation process
• Accurately report issues through a ticketing system or according to provided guidelines.
• Maintain quality and consistency of style in all produced content.
• Produce revisions on all work as necessary prior to the completion of an assignment.
• Communicate regularly with the Managing Editor in regard to deadlines, feedback, and transparency on work progress.

• Excellent communication skills, which include a strong command of the English language and grammar rules, accurate description of errors and changes, and clear edit-tracking.
• Able to follow deadlines and produce quality work with a prompt turnaround, typically within 1-2 calendar days.
• Familiar with using and have access to the following:
  • stable internet connection
  • Zoom video conferencing
  • Slack messaging (access will be provided)
  • Microsoft Word and Power Point
  • Gmail
  • Dropbox
  • Adobe Acrobat DC
  • Screen-capture and/or screen-recording software (preferred but not required)
• Test-prep experience, high standardized test scores, and an education background are prioritized.
• Experience in quality assurance, user testing, and other quality control positions are preferred but not required.
• If you would like to be considered for Math content exclusively, please provide evidence that demonstrates your qualifications.