New proofreader/editor positions available

TelecommuteProofreader

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As one of our talented remote editors, you will have the ability to work from home while choosing the types of assignments that interest you. You can interact with both in-house and other remote staff through online forums and company newsletters and memos, and you will receive free training and incentives that can be redeemed at online retailers. You will not have any of the hassle of bidding or pitching to clients, but you’ll have job security and be paid promptly.

Working with Scribendi.com requires a moderate level of computer and Internet knowledge. You need to be comfortable downloading and uploading files, attaching files to e-mails, saving and finding files on your computer, file transfers, renaming files, using a web site interface, and using an instant messaging service. You should have a good working knowledge of the major document file formats and their associated software programs. As we also sometimes get documents that misbehave, some ability to troubleshoot technical problems is helpful.

Standard Qualifications:

Positions

Editor/A university degree in a relevant field

• At least three years of experience in editing, writing, document production, or language teaching
• English must be your native language
• Excellent reading comprehension skills, and the ability to follow written instructions and work independently
• Be absolutely fanatical about meeting deadlines
• An average editing/proofreading speed of 1,000-1,500 words per hour

• Microsoft Word 2010 on a secure PC (not Mac) computer
• Broadband/high-speed Internet access
• The ability to accept payments in your own account in US dollars using PayPal.com. Please reviewPayPal's international payment networkfor more details

Preferred Qualifications:

• A graduate degree in a relevant field
• Access to additional word processing/document production software (e.g., Star/Open Office, Word Perfect, Open Office, LaTeX, Acrobat, iWorks, Publisher, PageMaker, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of one or more style guides (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, Turabian, APA, etc.)

To apply please visit our website at https://http://www.scribendi.com/apply.

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