Freelance Copy Editor
Job Description
SweetRush has an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join our Copy Edit team!
Who We Are
SweetRush is a consulting, design, and staffing firm specializing in HR-related services that help foster life-centered businesses and organizations. Our work includes designing unique learning experiences using agency-level graphics and leading-edge technology; creating high-performing cultures, leaders, and teams; and helping our clients grow their learning teams with qualified professionals.
Many of our clients are household names with large international operations, while others are small nonprofits whose work we value as essential to the world. We try to balance the work we do for profit with the work we do to spread good things in the world.
SweetRush is a leader in the field of learning and development, making use of emerging technologies (like VR and AR), games, storytelling, chatbots, interactive virtual and in-person experiences, and so on, all while grounding our work in vibrant and impactful human-centered design. The many awards we win every year reflect the care we put into our craft and our collaborations with clients. We’ve been grateful to have won awards with Hilton, Google, Bridgestone, Adidas, SHRM, and numerous others.
We are a completely virtual, tight-knit, talented community that spans the globe, a culture-forward team that values diversity, respect, and caring. Our folks tend to stick around, as do our clients.
We like to think we stand apart from competitors for the uniqueness and innovation of everything we create—and for who we are. And we’re committed to hiring talent that’s as creative, innovative, and caring as everyone on our team. This is where you come in…
About The Role
You’ll be a part of a small crew of editors who work on a variety of documents for many well-known national and international companies. We plan our editing schedules on a weekly basis, and hours will vary depending on the incoming workload and your availability. This position requires flexibility and a can-do attitude.
Responsibilities
- Proofread and edit documents, focusing on consistency, style, grammar, spelling and punctuation, and appropriate “look and feel.”
- Work with a variety of corporate guides to apply the appropriate style and branding for each client.
- Ensure documents align with text, audio, and video best practices.
Required Skills
- Two or more years of direct copy editing experience
- Deeply proficient with major style guides, as well as abreast of industry changes and best practices
Bonus Skills
- Experience working in the e-learning industry
- Flexible schedule
If the above describes your interests and experience, please submit a current resume and your salary requirements. We look forward to meeting you!
SweetRush is a remote organization and as such all resources must: be technically savvy, have access to a strong internet signal, be comfortable with virtual/instant messaging and conferencing tools, and be generally available during established working hours.
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