Indexer/Copyeditor (H)

Company: Avispa Technology
Location: Newark
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionIndexer/Copyeditor 1059515 (H)A leading podcast and audiobook company is seeking an Indexer/Copyeditor. The successful candidate will focus on ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and suitability of all metadata. The ideal candidate should be an avid consumer of media, including books/periodicals (audio and digital reader), websites, blogs, and other digital content sources. The company offers a great work environment!Indexer/Copyeditor Benefits:

• Worksite: Leading podcast and audiobook company (Newark, NJ 07102)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, PSL
• 40 hours/week, 9 Month AssignmentIndexer/Copyeditor Responsibilities: Product Metadata Indexing and Copyediting:
  • Proofread and fact-check all product descriptions and supporting information prior to releasing a product to be published to the company's marketplaces. Key elements such as a product's price, on-sale date, territory rights, availability, provider, royalty earner, and all taxonomy elements are top priority areas of review.
  • Provides QA for the company's style in product descriptions, data consistency, and related product linking for all product metadata.
  • Meet daily copyediting quotas and complete prioritized processing requests. Editorial:
    • May need to research, edit, rewrite, or occasionally create descriptions for products.
    • May need to research and assemble positive product review "blurbs" to be added to product descriptions. Indexer/Copyeditor Qualifications:
      • 1+ year professional proofreading, copyediting, and fact-checking experience in publishing.
      • 1+ year experience in a Web-based publishing environment.
      • BA/BS or equivalent degree, preferably in Humanities.
      • Editorial experience preparing online content.
      • Proofreading experience; copyediting experience a plus.
      • Working knowledge of database concepts (including Excel skills) and best practices.
      • Demonstrated multitasking and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
      • Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of people.
      • Demonstrated focused attention to detail. Highly organized.
      • Technical proficiency in Windows operating environment.
      • An avid consumer of online media, including books (audio and print), websites, blogs, and other digital content sources.
      • A confident and upbeat communicator via written and verbal business communication skills.
      • Familiarity with social media and Web-based research tools (e.g., Google, Goodreads)
      • Basic familiarity with SEO concepts.

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