Chicago, IL (Hybrid - Can Be Remote)
COPY EDITOR–FACT CHECKER
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We currently have two full-time openings for a Copy Editor–Fact Checker.
Location: Chicagoland, hybrid schedule
PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL (STAFFING@EB.COM). YOU MUST APPLY VIA LINKEDIN FOR CONSIDERATION.
Qualifications:
B.A. or B.S. required.
3–4 years copy editing and fact checking experience preferred.
Position requires excellent grammar and usage skills, an eye for detail, and strong communication skills. Comfort with both digital and print publications required.
Familiarity with social media, Microsoft Word and Excel and/or Google Docs and Google Sheets, content management systems, and XML editors a plus.
Responsibilities:
Copy editing and fact checking reference articles and other types of content for style, content, accuracy and consistency, grammar, and spelling.
Some Proofreading
Other information:
A cover letter with your resume should be submitted as one document. You will also be required to take a copy-editing test.
Encyclopædia Britannica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Britannica strives to provide its users with trustworthy, verified information in a constantly changing world. We aspire to fulfill that mission with a diverse, multigenerational workforce who represent a variety of life experiences and points of view. All backgrounds and cultures are welcomed.
PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL (STAFFING@EB.COM). YOU MUST APPLY VIA LINKEDIN FOR CONSIDERATION.