Job Overview
We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Proofreader/Copy Editor to manage our content editing requirements within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The Crockett County School System is dedicated to ensuring that all students experience excellence and equity in their education, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills for success in their future endeavors.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the production team to ensure timely publication of content.
- Review and refine content for accuracy and quality, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax.
- Maintain the appropriate tone, voice, clarity, flow, and structure of all content.
- Adhere to the in-house style guide while ensuring consistency across published materials.
- Create engaging blurbs, ledes, headlines, and straplines.
- Update and compile style guides as necessary.
- Partner with team members to generate innovative ideas that cater to the target audience.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines.
Required Skills
- Exceptional organizational and detail-oriented skills.
- Strong leadership and time management abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and desktop publishing software.
- Familiarity with Associated Press or Chicago Style guidelines.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, or a related discipline is mandatory.
- Experience in publishing and/or editing is preferred.
Career Growth Opportunities
This position provides avenues for professional development, enabling collaboration with seasoned team members and the opportunity to enhance your editing and content development skills through creative project contributions.
Company Culture And Values
The Crockett County School System promotes a collaborative work environment that emphasizes communication and teamwork, striving to create educational content that meets the diverse needs of students within a supportive and engaging atmosphere.
Employment Type: Part-Time