Contract Copy Editor / Proofreader (Remote)
Minutes Services9 months ago
Anywhere
Remote
Contract
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Minutes Services is seeking Copy Editors/Proofreaders to proofread and edit meeting minutes and notes, ensuring accuracy, language quality, and adherence to document templates and guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Proofread and edit/correct meeting minutes and notes for accuracy, language, and quality, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax.
- Ensure minutes documents format and content adhere to provided style guides and templates.
- Edit/correct minutes documents format and content to match provided style guides.
- Verify accuracy of minutes content using meeting recordings, agendas, and transcripts.
- Review and edit drafts prepared by minute takers and notetakers, ensuring correct, complete, and consistent content.
Required Qualifications
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and proofreading tools like Grammarly.
- Excellent written English and grammar skills.
- Experience in copy editing and proofreading.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience or knowledge of minute-taking or note-taking for board meetings, seminars, and conferences.
- Understanding of meeting/board governance and parliamentary meeting protocols (e.g. Robert's Rules).
Benefits & Perks
- Flexible schedule
Required Skills
Grammar
Meeting Minutes
Proofreading
Note-taking
Copy Editing
Microsoft Word