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Editor I

Job Title
Editor I
Job Description
Editor I ensures the editorial accuracy, consistency, quality, and tone of PPI Architecture & Engineering products. This role is comprised primarily of editing, proofreading, and content input into the Content Management System (CMS). The Editor I will collaborate effectively with project teams and juggle shifting priorities across multiple concurrent projects while meeting tight deadlines.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Copy edit, proofread, research, and fact-check content to PPI standards, ensuring editorial accuracy, consistency, quality, and tone.
  • Format and prepare content for ingestion into XML-based content management system (CMS).
  • Accurately interpret markup and enter changes into XML.
  • Work effectively with project teams, reviewers, authors, and subject matter experts.
  • Diplomatically and effectively communicate with project collaborators.
  • Meet established deadlines.
  • Provide support for the company and departmental goals and priorities, as requested.
  • Assist with the training of new hires in the editorial department.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree major or minor in math, science, or engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 1-2 years of professional copy editing experience preferably in educational, scientific, or technical subjects.
  • Proficiency in editing in Word, Acrobat, and/or an XML editor
  • Demonstrated ability to accurately and thoroughly copy edit and proofread to style on deadline
  • Demonstrated ability to modulate depth of edit to scope of work desired
  • In-depth knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style
  • Experience in using detailed style guides and creating and maintaining stylesheets
  • Ability to accurately interpret, incorporate, and make author/SME edits
  • Ability to juggle competing deadlines and to handle a large volume of work quickly and accurately
  • Working knowledge of print, electronic, and online publishing
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective collaboration skills
Other/Preferred:
  • Excel Skills
Location
Remote/Nationwide, USA
Additional Locations
Employee Type
Employee
Job Functional Area
Content/Material Creation
Business Unit
Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or$31,200 per year for full-time positions. Compensation for specific positions are based on job level, skills, years of experience, and education, among other factors. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission eligible. Information regarding benefits can be found
here
.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity inspires innovation and growth in the Kaplan community. Kaplan strives to be a model employer for inclusiveness. Not only does Kaplan value its employees for their professionalism and skills, but also for the unique viewpoints they bring to the Organization. Kaplan's employees bring diverse perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds that give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and exceeding our students' needs in today's global market. Learn more about our
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July 20, 2023

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