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Freelance Copyeditors
Posted: July 14, 2010 

Short Description:

diacriTech Inc.dba/LaurelTech is currently seeking experienced freelance copyeditors to work on custom projects with short turnarounds and hard deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Copyedit supplied materials for a wide range of subject matter, both electronically and on paper, addressing issues with grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, clarity, syntax, audience, and adherence to style. Work directly with staff to determine deadlines, workflow, payment structure. Use Track Changes feature in Word or standard, legible proofreader's marks, formulate queries, may include fact-checking.

Required Experience:

Bachelor's degree in English or related field; 2+ years proofreading and copyediting experience; Sophisticated knowledge of American English usage; Familiarity with publishing production processes and conventional proofreader's marks; Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style; Keen attention to detail, high regard for quality, and strong communication skills; Ability to work in deadline-oriented environment; Ability to make judgments about layout, typography aesthetics, and design; Proficiency in Microsoft Word; Specialized knowledge of computer information technology or STM a plus.

Salary/Hours:

Rates are negotiated for each project assigned. All Contractors must sign a standard work for hire agreement.

Direct Application To:

Forward resume and cover letter to: m_clough@laureltech.com

Mail:
diacriTech Inc. dba/LaurelTech
Attn: M. Clough
250 Commercial Street
Manchester, NH 03101

Fax:
603-606-5838

Email: m_clough@laureltech.com

www.laureltech.com