Editor Job in Hartford 06101, Connecticut Us
General Physics (GP) is an international performance improvement company providing a full spectrum of custom training, engineering, environmental and support services. Our clients range from Global 500 companies such as DaimlerChrysler, EDS, General Motors, IBM, Lockheed Martin, US Steel to government organizations such as Naval Undersea Warfare Center and NASA. We employ more than 1500 professionals who are the best in their fields.
We are currently seeking a part-time Editor. This is a home-based position and the hours are approximately 20-25 per week.
Job Summary:
This is a staff opportunity as an editor and quality control specialist at the foremost provider of custom, Web-based training programs that teach product knowledge and related skills. The position requires the individual to ensure consistency in standards and format for all company deliverables, both print and online.
Job Duties Responsibilities:
Review, edit, and proofread all print and online deliverables (e.g., course development plans, instructional design proposals, storyboards, reference guides, websites, and Web-based courses) to ensure that:
• the format of deliverable documents is consistent with the accepted standards for the project and the document type
• the punctuation, spelling, word usage, and grammar of deliverables are consistent with the accepted standards for the project and the general rules of written English
• recommended revisions either have been made correctly or a rationale for not making the change has been documented (when possible)
• online deliverables match the storyboards
• the functionality (learner interactions) of the online deliverables matches the storyboards and that all linked components (e.g., PDFs) are correctly identified
• Communicate specific errors and inconsistencies using established methods
• Maintain and adhere to a schedule of editing and quality assurance review assignments
• Communicate effectively with project managers, resourcing coordinators, and senior editor about time requirements and project priorities
• Under the guidance of the senior editor, work as a member of a cross-functional, integrated development team, collaborating with other team members to establish, implement, and maintain an effective and efficient quality assurance process
• Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of corporate style standards and client-specific guides
• Contribute to post-mortem sessions in order to improve the current deliverables and to improve project processes and quality
• Contribute to the improvement of development processes through proactive suggestions to teammates and/or management, adherence to newly adopted standards, and appropriate action when encountering yellow and red flag issues
• Actively participate in edit team meetings and training sessions
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