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