Job Summary

Edit and proofread a high volume of copy submitted for publishing on client platforms updating content where appropriate and performing necessary rewrites for clarity and adherence to overall brand voice and tone

Review all content in assigned documents for spelling grammar punctuation and consistency

Ensure consistency of elements in manuscript such as callouts headers and body copy

Responsibilities

Edit and proofread a high volume of copy submitted for publishing on client platforms updating content where appropriate and performing necessary rewrites for clarity and adherence to overall brand voice and tone

Review all content in assigned documents for spelling grammar punctuation and consistency

Ensure consistency of elements in manuscript such as callouts headers and body copy

Ensure that clientapproved style is reflected and that each manuscript is complete and ready for publishing andor stakeholder review

Collaborate with stakeholders as needed to ensure quality and clarity while preserving intended meaning

Incorporate changes as directed by stakeholders and platform leads

Document and monitor the resolution of all content issues

Determine and communicate risks milestones and content QA progress to client stakeholders

Required Skills and Experience

Exceptional knowledge of grammar and punctuation

Exceptional ability to recognize and correct grammatical inconsistencies and issues with sentence structure

Fanatical attention to detail

Superior ability to ensure adherence to style guides both standard and clientspecific

Strong knowledge of English C1 language including nuances in usage and spelling across various English language markets

Strong ability to resolve complex copy issues without reflexively sending content back to writers

Exceptional organizational and communication skills both written and verbal

Must have experience reviewing work electronically as well as marking up documents in electronic format including PDFs Google Docs and other word processing software

Solid experience proofreading multimedia and internetwebbased content

Proven data entryword processing and annotation skills using software such as Google Docs and Microsoft Word

Working knowledge of content management systems CMS is desirable

Minimum Education and Experience

BSBA in journalism or related field required

5 years proofreading and copy editing technology industry andor agency experience highly desirable

Why Cognizant?

Improve your career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide
Receive ongoing support and funding with training and development plans
Have a highly competitive benefits and salary package
Get the opportunity to work for leading global companies
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