Description
Thomson Reuters is the leading source of intelligent information for the world's businesses and professionals, providing customers with competitive advantage. Intelligent information is a unique synthesis of human intelligence, industry expertise and innovative technology that provides decision-makers with the knowledge to act, enabling them to make better decisions faster. Through its more than 50,000 people across 93 countries, Thomson Reuters delivers this must-have insight to the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and media markets, and is powered by the world's most trusted news organization. More information about Thomson Reuters and its financial performance can be found on www.ThomsonReuters.com
Project Summary :
FindLaw (www.findlaw.com) is the leading provider of online legal information and solutions for the legal community, professionals and consumers in the United States, the UK, and Canada.
FindLaw is seeking a Copy Editor to edit custom content written for law firm Web sites. The content is intended to attract Internet users and convert them into law firm clients. In this role, you will be responsible for completing technical edits of legal Web site copy. Proofreading skills and knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style are required.
Essential Day to Day Responsibilities:
* Complete technical edits of legal Web site copy. A technical edit should include review and correction of errors involving:
o Spelling
o Punctuation
o Grammar
o Sentence structure (i.e., noun - verb agreement)
o Word usage (i.e., "their" "there" "you're" "your")
o Voice consistency (i.e. singular - plural "we - our" "I - my")
o Adhering to style guidelines and ensuring all content matches those guidelines
* Recommend improvements to Web site copy and editorial materials
* Adhere to documented processes and best practices
Qualification:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in journalism or English required.
Required Skill Sets:
* 4+ years of related experience.
* 2+ years of related experience working with content intended for a US audience .
* Experience working onsite in the United States preferred.
* Familiarity with standard PC based business systems including Microsoft Office suite
* Knowledgeable in Associated Press (AP) style. (As part of the application process, candidates will be given a copy editing test that evaluates knowledge of AP style.) Familiarity with the Economist Stylebook or other style manuals preferred but not required
* Should be familiar with Web 2.0 technologies, and preferably have experience with content management systems in a Windows environment
* Excellent vocabulary, grammar and proofreading skills.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Ability to meet tight deadlines and strict production goals.
* Must be task-oriented and deadline-driven with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Ability to complete technical edits using the "Track Changes" function in Microsoft Word .
Thomson Reuters employees take pride in providing our customers around the world with information that is timely, accurate, unbiased and trusted. We have a profound respect for the professions and customers we serve and define our success in terms of their success. Our work environment is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. We have a result-oriented culture that demands excellence, agility, and the desire to move quickly and precisely to seize opportunities. Our environment is both challenging and supportive - we give employees the opportunity to develop their skills and do their best work.
More information here.
Thomson Reuters is the leading source of intelligent information for the world's businesses and professionals, providing customers with competitive advantage. Intelligent information is a unique synthesis of human intelligence, industry expertise and innovative technology that provides decision-makers with the knowledge to act, enabling them to make better decisions faster. Through its more than 50,000 people across 93 countries, Thomson Reuters delivers this must-have insight to the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and media markets, and is powered by the world's most trusted news organization. More information about Thomson Reuters and its financial performance can be found on www.ThomsonReuters.com
Project Summary :
FindLaw (www.findlaw.com) is the leading provider of online legal information and solutions for the legal community, professionals and consumers in the United States, the UK, and Canada.
FindLaw is seeking a Copy Editor to edit custom content written for law firm Web sites. The content is intended to attract Internet users and convert them into law firm clients. In this role, you will be responsible for completing technical edits of legal Web site copy. Proofreading skills and knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style are required.
Essential Day to Day Responsibilities:
* Complete technical edits of legal Web site copy. A technical edit should include review and correction of errors involving:
o Spelling
o Punctuation
o Grammar
o Sentence structure (i.e., noun - verb agreement)
o Word usage (i.e., "their" "there" "you're" "your")
o Voice consistency (i.e. singular - plural "we - our" "I - my")
o Adhering to style guidelines and ensuring all content matches those guidelines
* Recommend improvements to Web site copy and editorial materials
* Adhere to documented processes and best practices
Qualification:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in journalism or English required.
Required Skill Sets:
* 4+ years of related experience.
* 2+ years of related experience working with content intended for a US audience .
* Experience working onsite in the United States preferred.
* Familiarity with standard PC based business systems including Microsoft Office suite
* Knowledgeable in Associated Press (AP) style. (As part of the application process, candidates will be given a copy editing test that evaluates knowledge of AP style.) Familiarity with the Economist Stylebook or other style manuals preferred but not required
* Should be familiar with Web 2.0 technologies, and preferably have experience with content management systems in a Windows environment
* Excellent vocabulary, grammar and proofreading skills.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Ability to meet tight deadlines and strict production goals.
* Must be task-oriented and deadline-driven with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Ability to complete technical edits using the "Track Changes" function in Microsoft Word .
Thomson Reuters employees take pride in providing our customers around the world with information that is timely, accurate, unbiased and trusted. We have a profound respect for the professions and customers we serve and define our success in terms of their success. Our work environment is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. We have a result-oriented culture that demands excellence, agility, and the desire to move quickly and precisely to seize opportunities. Our environment is both challenging and supportive - we give employees the opportunity to develop their skills and do their best work.
More information here.
