Claire Entertainment Inc. is seeking the best candidate to fill in the position of Copy Editor. He/She must work on multiple articles per day. Must have high stress tolerance and perfectionist.
Responsibilities:
- Make sure the writing is easy to read and fits the publication's editorial style.
- Lead the editing process by fixing any grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Double check that names, places and organizations are spelled properly and that facts, dates and statistics are accurate. This may involve contacting writers', sources or conducting online research.
- Confirm headlines and subheads for articles are SEO friendly; make sure images, tags and keywords are accounted for.
- Maintain and update our style guide.
- Work closely with writers, suggesting changes to enhance articles' readability, conciseness and style.
- Help writers research topics and locate/contact sources throughout the development of articles.
-Double check that images used in stories meet the editorial policy
Qualifications:
Must be a graduate or undergraduate of any 4 year course
2 to 4 years of copyediting experience
Superior copyediting and proofreading skills and meticulous attention to detail
Expert understanding of grammar, spelling, and punctuation, while able to respect author/editor style
Intimate knowledge of industry guides and resources, including AP, The Chicago Manual of Style, Words Into Type, Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary
Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards and juggling multiple projects
Excellent computer skills including CMS
Experience electronically editing a plus
Knowledge of celebrity is a strong plus
Knowledge of different SEO strategies
Can work during PH hours 9am - 6pm Manila Time
Must have their own computer
Must have a reliable & strong internet connection at home
Must have a backup connection in case your main connection went down
No power outage excuses
Reliable & Punctual
To Apply:
Send Your Updated Resume and sample writings to jobs +at+ claireentertainment <dat> c o m
Put which position you applying for with your Full name
(Ex: Subject Line: Copy Editor - Juan Dela Cruz)
Note: Please follow instructions carefully. Otherwise, your application will not be considered.