Contract Copyeditor
Company: MDC
Location: Durham
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
MDC, a nonprofit in Durham, N.C., focused on advancing economic
mobility and equity, particularly in the South, seeks a contract
copyeditor to provide quick turn-around proofreading, editing, and
formatting on written documents and presentations. The position
will communicate primarily with a staff liaison to coordinate
projects and deadlines. This will likely involve 10-20 hours of
work per month.Primary Responsibilities And Expectations*
Communicate with MDC staff liaison via email, telephone calls,
video calls, or in-person* Proofread text at the final stage of the
writing process for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
Documents will include: research reports of varying lengths, grant
proposals and reports, PowerPoint presentations, etc.* Check text
for readability and coherence* Ensure consistent application of
MDC's format and style guide, including data elements like charts,
tables, etc.* Verify factual correctness of information, such as
dates and statistics, as requestedQualificationsCandidates must
have:* 2+ years of copy editing experience * Mastery of spelling,
grammar and, punctuation rules and ability to make constructive
suggestions* Proficiency with applying the principles of MDC's
style guide to different types of writing* Excellent written and
verbal communication skills in the English language* Ability to
remain detailed-oriented and focused when processing large amounts
of text* Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite, including
incorporation of design and data elements* Graphic design skills in
other applications a plusAbout MDCFounded more than 50 years ago,
MDC is a nonprofit organization that equips Southern leaders,
institutions, and communities to improve economic mobility and
advance equity. Our vision is a South where all people thrive.MDC
is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and contractor. People
of color are especially encouraged to apply. As an organization
committed to diversity and equity, it is our policy to provide
equal employment and contracting opportunities to all individuals
without regard to age, color, race, religion, national origin,
disability, military/veteran status, sex, gender, gender
expression, sexual orientation, or status in any other group
protected by federal or local law or for any other reason. For more
info about MDC, go to www.mdcinc.org.To be considered, please send
a cover letter that speaks directly to your skills and interests in
this role, including your fee structure; your r--sum--; and 2-3
references -- as separate PDF documents -- via JazzHR by COB
February 12, 2021. Please direct the cover letter to Abby Parcell,
MDC, 307 West Main Street, Durham NC 27701 Please send the
application package electronically through JazzHR rather than by
regular mail; MDC staff are working remotely due to the pandemic.
If you have problems filling out the application, please contact
info@mdcinc.org.Thank you for your interest.Powered by
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