Editorial Assistant

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Editor to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional accuracy in editing and proofreading, ensuring all content meets high standards of grammar, syntax, punctuation, and style consistency. This role requires close collaboration with authors, designers, and other team members to produce polished, clear, and professionally formatted materials that align with client-specific editorial guidelines. The Editor will play a critical role in maintaining the quality and integrity of all published content while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities
- Edit and proofread a variety of content with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring consistency in grammar, syntax, punctuation, usage, and style.
- Strictly adhere to and uphold client-specific editorial guidelines and preferences to maintain brand voice and quality standards.
- Streamline content by removing redundancy and overly elaborate language to improve clarity and conciseness without compromising meaning.
- Collaborate closely with designers to verify the accurate implementation of author suggestions and layout requirements, ensuring the final product meets expectations.
- Work alongside team members to enhance formatting elements such as heading styles, image captions, hyphenation, and sentence casing to improve overall presentation.
- Cross-check all revisions and integrate feedback from authors and editors into the final drafts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date records of author contracts, legal documents, and copyright information to support compliance and documentation needs.
- Review and verify the quality of work completed by designers and content composers to ensure alignment with project standards.
- Effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines and project timelines without compromising quality.

Required Qualifications
- Strong command of written English, demonstrated through proven academic reading and writing capabilities.
- Proficiency in various research referencing methods and citation styles, including APA, MLA, and Chicago.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling clear and effective collaboration across teams.
- Ability to multitask and manage complex, fast-paced projects while maintaining a high standard of quality.
- Comfortable working collaboratively across departments, particularly with creative, production, and design teams, to achieve shared goals.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
While not explicitly stated, candidates with prior experience in editorial roles within publishing, academic, or content production environments will be highly valued. The role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment that encourages professional growth and cross-functional teamwork.

If you are a meticulous editor with a passion for precision and collaboration, and you thrive in a fast-paced setting, we encourage you to apply and contribute to delivering high-quality content that meets and exceeds client expectations.