[PT, Remote] Seeking Copyeditor

[Olivia Hough]

Request for Copy Editors

Company: Common Thread

Contract position: Part-Time, for 1-2 months

Deadline: 22nd September or as soon as we find the right person - so we may close applications early, or extend - so please apply as soon as possible

Start date: 1st October 

The task:

One of our biggest tasks in the next few months at CT is doing a huge adaptation and write up of a toolkit that we built for our clients that leads field practitioners through an immersive experience aimed at helping them create a human-centred vaccine demand strategy.

We are looking for an experienced, professional copy editor who can:

1. Create consistency of tone and voice across different sections of the toolkit, written by different drafters 

2. Correct grammar and spelling errors & ensure consistency with US vs UK spelling 

3. Ensure contents, references and footnote consistency (where appropriate)

4. Ensure overall ease of use - ensure use of simple sentence structures that are easy to understand

What we’re looking for

This role requires these skills: 

• Demonstrated professional experience in copyediting 

• Attention to detail and excellent english writing skills

Desirable, not essential:

• Experience in/ understanding of public health strategy, HCD, UN clients etc. 

Who we are 

We are a curious and creative bunch of experts and innovators who share in the belief that a change in behaviour can change the world. We believe that human behaviour—however illogical—is never a fault or a flaw. It’s a feature. We seek to understand it. We see people as a critical, yet too often ignored part of successful health initiatives. Our clients include the world’s leading organisations in public health, international development, and philanthropy. By connecting behavioural insights with community insights, we design public health solutions rooted in the social and cultural minutiae of communities across the globe. 

How to apply

Fill in this form 

This will ask you to submit your CV, relevant similar work you’ve done, and your requested daily rate. We will decide who to hire for this work based on technical expertise, cost, and availability. 

Those shortlisted may be asked to submit a simple 1 hour task to get a sense of your copy editing style. 

Thank you!