Freelance Editors and Proofreaders Wanted for inWrite Philippines

10 March 2011
Freelance Editors and Proofreaders Wanted for inWrite Philippines
Editors are responsible for reviewing and editing documents for better readability. They must ensure that documents are checked for spelling, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, and word usage. They must also check facts and offer comments to improve the works of writers. All edits must adhere to The Chicago Manual of Style and house style.

inWrite is seeking to hire full-time and freelance editors and proofreaders to join their rosters of editing team with the following qualification:

Requirements

• Graduate of four-year course (BA in English, journalism, mass communications, or related courses)
• Excellent English comprehension
• Excellent oral and written English
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent typing and researching skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality work
• Ability to handle multiple projects
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Previous editorial experience and knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style and APA Style an advantage

Responsibilities

• Edits documents to ensure they are written well and structured logically
• Corrects errors involving spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and word usage
• Recommends improvements in the text and makes sure they are accurate
• Raises queries to the writer
• Adheres to The Chicago Manual of Style (15th edition), APA Style, and the company’s house style
• Maintains strict adherence to deadlines

Contact

Send an e-mail with your resume to jobs@inwrite.com
4/F Glass Tower 115 C. Palanca St.
Legaspi Village Makati City
www.inwrite.com

About inWrite:

Established in 2005, inWrite is an independent Danish-owned editing and writing services company based in Makati City, Philippines. We specialize in delivering quality English proofreading, copyediting, and copywriting services.
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