At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe.
We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small.
We are looking for a passionate and dynamic copy-editor to work within a close-knit team for an educational institute. The copy-editor is responsible for ensuring that all texts are readable, accurate and print ready.
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Advanced writing, editing/proofreading knowledge and skills:
+ Language, spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
+ Check for plagiarism
+ Ability to rewrite / re-word sentences
+ Layout, structure and (particularly) formatting
+ First language speaker and/or excellent written English knowledge, including spelling and grammar
+ Ability to rewrite clumsy or laborious copy without losing the writer’s voice or intention
+ Excellent sense of language and grammar
+ Meticulous approach to his/her work, with strong attention for detail
+ Passionate about his/her job
+ Strong communication skills
+ Results-oriented
+ Appreciation of business objectives
+ Ability to maintain high quality work while meeting tight deadlines
+ Willingness to adapt
+ Team player
+ Interest in a wide range of subjects
Self-disciplined and focused, with the ability to set priorities, manage workload and meet goals and objectives with the minimum supervision or micro-management
+ Advanced computer skills – particularly MS Word – and some HTML knowledge
+ Knowledge of standard e-mail technology
All suitable applicants will be required to complete both a written editing test and a Microsoft Word skills test.
**Functions**
+ Edit learning material – study manual, assessments, tutorials, etc. – for all branches of the Institute (Any document that needs to be printed and/or distributed to clients or potential clients)
+ Check and correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, style, English usage, layout and formatting
+ Ensure consistency in all academic material
+ Liaise with authors (developers) and the Faculties regarding updates, queries and deadlines
+ Check text to ensure that it is well written, logically structured and in the right style for the intended audience
+ Ensure that the text is in line with the company’s in-house style and standards
+ Check facts and raise queries with the responsible parties
+ Check illustrations and captions
+ Conduct research to prevent factual errors
+ Adhere to company policies and procedures
+ Ensure that the Institute’s style guide is up-to-date and used
+ Provide the necessary assistance, guidance, knowledge sharing and mentorship to junior copy-editors
+ Check for overall clarity and consistency of style and reorganise text if required
+ Suggest improvements in layout and overall presentation
+ Rewrite text(s) to improve structure and content without changing the original meaning
+ Query seriously conflicting statements, discrepancies or inconsistencies
+ Identify gaps in content or areas that need further development
+ Suggest and assist with major revisions of content
Pearson is committed to the principles of employment equity and in accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan; preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and subsequent amendments thereto.
**Qualifications**
**Qualifications**
+ Master’s Degree in English
+ Ph.D. (in English) will be advantageous
+ The appropriate training or qualification plus at least three years’ appropriate experience
+ Published articles or samples of previous work will be advantageous
**Primary Location: ** ZA-ZA-Midrand
**Work Locations: ** ZA-Midrand-Alsation PI Glen Austin-Ext 3, 44 Midrand 1682
**Job: ** Publishing
**Organization: ** Growth
**Employee Status: ** Regular Employee
**Job Type: ** Experienced
**Shift: ** Day Job
**Job Posting: ** Nov 15, 2019
**Job Unposting: ** Nov 22, 2019
**Schedule: ** Full-time Regular
**Req ID: ** 1915223
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.