CACTUS Communications ( www.cactusglobal.com ) is a pioneer in language services, serving more than 38,000 clients across 100 countries. In line with its missiongrowth through effective communicationCACTUS offers specialist academic editing, medical communications, publication support, transcription, translation, and training services to individuals and corporations across sectors such as academia, publishing, and pharmaceuticals. We are currently looking for experienced editors to work with us on a freelance basis for our English-language academic copyediting and substantive editing services.
Heres what you need to become a CACTUS Freelance Editor
Essentials: Exceptional command of the English language: grammar, punctuation, and idiomatic expressions
At least two years of experience in editing scientific manuscripts
Expertise in one or more of the following subjects: Engineering (aeronautical, mechanical, civil, and industrial), Nuclear/Particle Physics, Optics, Mathematics, Nanotechnology, Computer Science, Computational Mathematics, Modeling/Simulation, Information Technology, Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Climatology, Biofuels, Sustainability, Metallurgy, and Material Science
One or more of the following are preferred:
A doctoral degree, preferably with postdoctoral experience
Experience in academic writing/editing, publishing, and scientific communications
Experience in working with ESL (English as a second language) authors and their written materials
Familiarity with the style and conventions followed in scholarly writing
Job Responsibilities
> COPYEDITOR
You will be required to edit research papers to ensure:
Correct sentence structure, word choice, grammar, and punctuation
Conformity to native English standards
Consistency in the use of terminology
Manuscript format and style:
Check the basic format of the manuscript to ensure consistency in layout, presentation of citation numbering, reference style, etc.
Format the manuscript as per client specifications and/or journal guidelines
As a Copyeditor, your role may not always be restricted to cleaning copy. You may also need to edit heavily (wherever required) to ensure that all awkward/convoluted expressions are eliminated. The final product should be an edit that is error free and faithful to the authors intended meaning!
> Substantive editor
In addition to performing a copyedit, a Substantive Editor:
Makes structural changes, ensures that the content is well organized, and makes adjustments to ensure that the tone is appropriate
Drafts a cover letter for the author and provides a short report on the quality of the original document
Revises the document based on further input from the client, if necessary
Why work with us?
Becoming a CACTUS Freelance Editor will provide you with a platform to apply your scholarly knowledge and English-language skills. Our rigorous recruitment process ensures that we select only the best editors. Our managing editors, reviewers, and trainers dedicate quality time to ensure that once on-board, our freelance editors receive all the information and support they need.
Selection Process
We screen your CV/resume and check whether your profile meets our requirements
We ask you to take a short editing test
You hear from us within one week of submitting your completed test
If selected, we sign a contract and confidentiality agreement with you
Once the paperwork is done, youre on-board and were set to go!
Note: Since these are freelance positions, and NOT employment, job hours are flexible.
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