Editor Jobs in Dallas, TX

UWorld , the global leader in online test prep materials that helps students excel on high stakes exams, is seeking a first-rate general content editor with a wide range of interests and abilities.  In addition to editing the questions and detailed explanations written by our teams of professional educators and specialists, the successful candidate will also edit lengthy study guides outlining subjects included in multiple Advanced Placement courses, SAT / ACT, bar review, accounting, and finance exams.

Are you the ideal person for this position? Here's how we will know :

• You are a detail-oriented grammar demon, and proud of it.
• You have a laser-like focus for finding errors in dense manuscripts aimed for specialized audiences, and an ability to identify structural and logical gaps in content written by subject matter experts and to describe them.
• You have at least three years experience editing published educational material with observance of one or more detailed style guides, including at least 2 years of experience editing material related to high school curriculum, accounting, law, or finance.
• You can excel while juggling multiple tasks in a single day.
• You are a positive person that understands collaboration is crucial to success. At the same time, you're able to stay highly motivated working independently. You give constructive feedback and are a consummate diplomat when writing queries or comments for authors. And you can receive feedback with tact and use that to grow
• You have at least a 4-year degree in linguistics, English, journalism, or in a related field.
• You are disciplined and a motivated professional who is eager to learn and thrive while working on deadline.
• You like to read a lot, and when you're done you like to read some more.
• You can write an interesting cover letter which specifically addresses many of these points.
• You have started to notice the writing and editing missteps in this job post and will confidently produce a revised tracked changes version that is included with a cover letter.

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At UWorld, we believe strength is derived from the talents, ideas, and experiences of a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class. UWorld is proud to be an equal opportunity employer providing a drug-free workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.