Copyeditor: Software Development (Contract, Part Time)

Correlation One is an education technology company who is building the workforce development platform of the future. 

We close skill gaps for enterprises, governments and individuals, while empowering disenfranchised segments of the workforce. By providing training-to-job programs that are 100% free for learners, we eliminate traditional barriers to opportunities. We are committed to helping enterprises like Amazon, Walmart, Prudential, Citadel, Citi, Johnson & Johnson, Target, Morgan Stanley, EY and others reskill their workforces to prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow. We build community-oriented, jobs-first learning experiences that offer a human touch and leverage technology to create best-in-class outcomes for everyone. 

Each program is taught by industry leaders and experts, professors and teaching assistants, delivered virtually to cohort-based learning communities. We currently run over 12 types of programs for 12,000+ learners each year in 10+ countries, and we plan to grow 5-10x in the next two years. 

Correlation One is proud to be ranked #6 in LinkedIn's Top Startups 2022 list and a Fast Company’s World Changing Idea winner. Join us as we build the workplace development platform of the future! 

This is a part time contract position. The role will start ASAP and will run until late-November. We anticipate 10 hours of work per week for this position.

Your impact 

The Copyeditor will be responsible for reviewing and correcting written course content. The Copyeditor should proactively initiate conversations with C1 to ensure all aspects of the course are aligned with the requirements. Copyediting will be the final stage of review for a course's content, contributing to a cohesive and polished presentation of the course material.

Copyediting steps:

1. Initial Content Review: Assess the overall structure, consistency, and alignment with course objectives.
2. Grammar and Language Check: Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and idiomatic expressions.
3. Formatting Review: Ensure consistent headings, spacing, and formatting as per the Chicago Manual of Style and C1 style guides, including special items like definitions, examples, hints, special notes, and tips&tricks.
4. Content Clarity and Conciseness: Evaluate and correct the content for clarity and conciseness, removing any redundancy.
5. Links: Verify that all website links within the content are active and leading to the correct destinations.
6. Cultural Sensitivity Review: Make sure that idioms or cultural phrases are clearly explained and not the only means of expressing a point.
7. Final Review: Perform a final review of the course's content to ensure a cohesive and polished presentation, making any last-minute adjustments if needed.
8. Submission and Follow-up: Submit the edited content to the content developer for final approval, and address any subsequent feedback or revisions as required.

Your expertise 

• 2-3 years of experience with academic copyediting
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with copyediting technical content
• Experience with html, css, and javascript

Where you are

• This role is remote and can be located anywhere that is compatible with the EST time zone. We are headquartered in New York City and have office space in Midtown Manhattan.

Compensation

• This role estimated compensation for this role is $50 - $65/hr. 

Correlation One’s Commitment 

Correlation One is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Correlation One provides a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at Correlation One are based solely on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.  We encourage applicants to bring their unique skills, experiences, and outlook to our work environment. 

Correlation One is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Correlation One strives to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].