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Role Description

The Spanish Copy Editor will work closely with language specialists, content developers, producers, and designers to build and improve the Amplify Elementary Spanish Language Arts curriculum product. The person in this role is responsible for copy editing elementary SLA curriculum and other materials in Spanish.

• Copy edit Spanish 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 to writers for resolve
• Check the accuracy of direct quotes and details such as page references and material/resource references
• Ensure content adheres to style guidelines and correct text when necessary
• Align all text to reflect in-house styles

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of copy editing Spanish-language texts, with a proven record of producing clean documents on time
• Native-level command of written and verbal Spanish, with excellent knowledge of the grammar, punctuation, and other technical conventions of writing
• Excellent written and verbal understanding of the English language and rules of grammar, punctuation, and other technical aspects of writing
• Exceptional attention to detail and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work flexibly and independently on multiple projects at the same time, as part of a fast-paced and energetic team

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of elementary SLA products
• Working knowledge of literature and/or early literacy
• Experience editing print and digital curricular materials
• Outstanding communication skills and an experience working collaboratively with team members, including writers, reviewers, graphic designers, and managers
• Experience and comfort with an all-digital, remote editing environment

Compensation

• The hourly rate for this role is $40.