Copy Editor, ELA (Contract) jobs in United States
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Amplify · 3 months ago

Copy Editor, ELA (Contract)

Amplify is a pioneer in K–12 education leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. The Copy Editor will work closely with content developers, producers, and designers to edit and improve English Language Arts curriculum products, ensuring clarity and adherence to style guidelines.

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Responsibilities

Copy, edit, and proofread curriculum and other relevant materials (both print and digital components)
Collaborate with writers to understand their intended meaning and improve on the clarity of their text
Identify inconsistencies and raise other content issues for writers to resolve
Check the accuracy and reliability of all content from external sources, such as: direct quotes, page references, common literary and cultural references, and non-curriculum texts Ensure content adheres to style guidelines and correct text when necessary
Ensure alignment between student edition and teacher edition content
Align all text to reflect in-house styles

Qualification

Copy editing experienceAdvanced English understandingAttention to detailCollaboration skillsELA curriculumDigital materials

Required

2+ years of copy editing experience with a track record of producing clean documents on time with a bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Proven advanced understanding of the English language and rules of grammar, punctuation, and other technical aspects of writing
Excellent communication skills and experience working collaboratively with others, including editors, writers, reviewers, graphic designers, and managers
Extreme attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines

Preferred

Working knowledge of English Language Arts curriculum products
Working knowledge of literature and/or literacy
Experience editing print and digital curricular materials

Company

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and formative assessment.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$215M
Key Investors
Cox Enterprises
2023-05-23Series C
2021-10-26Series Unknown· $215M

Leadership Team

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Nathan Potter
Senior Vice President Engineering
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Philipp Legner
VP of Mathigon
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