Proofreader and Formatter on Contract (Work-from-home)
Job Description
Are you looking for a stable work opportunity that does not require you to travel?
At Cactus Communications, you can work among several highly skilled copyeditors who are experts in various academic fields. We’re currently looking for contractual proofreaders and formatters on a work-from-home basis. This would be a contractual agreement, and renewable upon mutual consent. Work will be available regularly so that you can maintain a predictable schedule.
This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the quality and integrity of scholarly publications while developing valuable skills in proofreading and formatting.
- Format various elements of journal articles in accordance with provided style guidelines.
- Notify authors of any unclear style points or contradictory guidelines for clarification.
- Adapt working approach to meet client and industry requirements effectively.
- Ensure consistency and accuracy in formatting throughout the document.
- Collaborate with team members to maintain high-quality standards.
- Master's/Ph.D. degree with experience in formatting/proofreading (mandatory)
- Familiarity with the AMA style guide
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, including track changes and styling options
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to spot errors
- Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with authors and team members
- Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility. You can work from anywhere in India.
- You will have unlimited access to exclusive interviews with industry experts, articles on the latest industry trends, and publication and writing tips on our internal discussion platform.
- You will be exposed to research carried out worldwide and will get an insider’s view of the burgeoning, multi-million-dollar publishing industry.
If you are among the qualified candidates, one of our recruiters will contact you on phone or email with further details.
Established in 2002, Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products which improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work.
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- Master's/Ph.D. degree with experience in formatting/proofreading (mandatory)
- Familiarity with the AMA style guide
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, including track changes and styling options
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to spot errors
- Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with authors and team members
- Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Format various elements of journal articles in accordance with provided style guidelines.
- Notify authors of any unclear style points or contradictory guidelines for clarification.
- Adapt working approach to meet client and industry requirements effectively.
- Ensure consistency and accuracy in formatting throughout the document.
- Collaborate with team members to maintain high-quality standards.