Share Email Opening Title Copy Editor / Proofreader  About the Organization BETAH is a certified small business that focuses on projects and partners addressing issues of social equity, sustainable communities, and healthy populations. As a team of diversely talented professionals, we make a difference every day-for our clients, for the citizens they serve, and for the communities in which we live. At BETAH, we approach our work with passion, creativity, and resolve. Client confidence and satisfaction are the measures of our success. BETAH is comprised of experts from a variety of fields-including communications, marketing, management, event planning, and technology. We unite diverse talents into a shared commitment to excellence.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Description BETAH Associates is a professional services firm seeking a Copy Editor/Proofreader to support our client—a federal government agency with a mission focused on public health and infectious disease. This position is responsible for ensuring the client quality requirements for all written materials are satisfied, including grammar, style, spelling, consistency, and accuracy of the content. Also, this position will develop and maintain project style guides and review and update on an ongoing basis. Specific responsibilities include: Essential Duties & Responsibilities Copyediting blogs, journal articles, SOPs, work plans, PowerPoint presentations, social media content, and other communication materials/products for accuracy, ensuring they are free from grammatical and spelling errors. Proofread materials for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and consistency, according to the provided style guide. Copyedit materials at multiple stages (Word documents, layout, online, and in print) for clarity, sense. Reviewing content for consistency of style and make changes as needed. Identifying unclear or unwieldy language and offer suggestions for improvement. Verifying and correcting citations. For journal publications, ensuring compliance with journal requirements and formatting manuscript accordingly. Understanding and applying digital editorial guidelines when copyediting/proofreading websites, apps, etc.   Position Requirements Requirements To be successful, the candidate will need to be detail-oriented and can organize multiple tasks and work on several programs simultaneously. Also, you must demonstrate keen time management skills to meet all deadlines. A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience copyediting/proofreading all media Knowledge of and experience using HHS Plain Language guidelines. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Health, or relevant discipline. Proofreading: 2 years (Required) Copy Editing: 2 years (Required) Preferred Qualifications Experience proofreading/copyediting culturally competent health communication products, messages, and tools for at-risk populations. Consulting/contracting experience supporting a public health government agency (CDC, NIH, FDA, HRSA) Ideal candidates will possess specific public health knowledge of HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases.     Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Salary Range   Position Copy Editor / Proofreader   Close Date   Location BETAH   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://BetahAssociates.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Conference Manager (large Federal agency) in Washington, DC Posted on: 4/23/2024 [Apply Now] Project Manager (HHS) in Rockville, MD Posted on: 3/6/2024 [Apply Now] Meeting Coordinator / Logistics Specialist (large Federal agency) in Washington, DC Posted on: 3/4/2024 [Apply Now] Meeting Planner (large Federal agency) in Washington, DC Posted on: 3/4/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Senior Administrative Assistant (III) in Bethesda, Maryland Posted on: 8/31/2023 [Apply Now] Executive Assistant (IV) in Bethesda, Maryland Posted on: 8/31/2023 [Apply Now] Administrative Assistant I/II in Bethesda, Maryland Posted on: 4/1/2024 [Apply Now] Graphic Designer in Rockville, MD Posted on: 4/10/2024 [Apply Now] Senior Digital Strategist in Rockville, MD Posted on: 4/19/2024 [Apply Now]

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