Copy Editor

Position Overview

Do you have a passion for working with people, curating compelling content, and highlighting innovations in the software development lifecycle? Love learning about technology at a deep technical level and working with authors and other subject-matter experts to help share their knowledge with others?

DZone, a TechnologyAdvice Media Brand, is looking for a Copy Editor to join our growing team! In this role, you’ll work with our team on site content, publications, and community initiatives with the goal of publishing high-quality, relevant content that will resonate with our thriving developer community. You will help prepare articles for publication, assist in coordinating authors and reviewers, work directly with contributors to help improve their articles, and assist in the execution of our top-level strategies.

As DZone focuses on delivering high quality technical content covering all aspects of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), a basic understanding of the software development topics, languages, and best practices such as Java, DevOps, Kubernetes, AI, and Web Development technologies is a plus. 

Employment Level : Mid-level

Employment Type: Full time

Location: Philippines 

Working Hours: 9pm to 6am PHT (APR-OCT) or 10pm to 7am PHT (NOV-MAR)

 

What you'll do

• Copyedit and prepare articles and premium content for publication on DZone.com
• Work directly with our contributors to help improve their articles - both from a writing and topical perspective
• Monitor the DZone support and editors inboxes, answer inquiries, delete spam, and escalate issues to appropriate departments within DZone
• Work with appropriate stakeholders to suggest articles and publications to be featured in various DZone newsletters
• Update the DZone site pages daily with fresh content and build relationships with contributors by notifying them when their articles are spotlighted 
• Work with appropriate stakeholders to recommend contributors for DZone community programs and premium product authorship
• Assist with other DZone team projects and initiatives as needed

 

Who you are

• You are passionate about good content. You have superior copyediting and proofreading abilities and you have a strong familiarity with the nuances of American English spelling conventions (all including judgment and initiative to investigate the best way to express technical concepts you've only just encountered)
• Strong interpersonal skills, including a genuine desire and well-earned confidence to engage with highly experienced software professionals
• Superb web research skills
• Organized professional who can handle multiple projects at once. You’re a multi-tasking champ with great time management and communicates regularly on task progress.
• Ability to work with and meet high-stakes deadlines
• Team player who can work easily with multiple team members. You can quickly jump into a team and hit the ground running.
• A willingness and strong desire to learn
• Basic HTML knowledge is a plus
• 1+ years of experience in editing for web channels or prior work experience with a publishing company
• Degree in English, Communication, Writing, or Publishing preferred
• Must have a working laptop/pc and internet and back-up connection
• Agile professional who excels in a fast-paced environment and thrives on continuously pivoting strategies to drive business needs forward

 

**The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is in general terms and are not definitive.  The job holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary. **

 

What we offer you

Our benefits and programs are designed to make life better for you and your family...

• Enrollment in Philippine statutory benefits
• Healthcare reimbursement
• Company holidays to include all regular holidays declared by the Philippine government
• 14 days annual paid time off
• APAC First Friday speaker series where you can earn a bonus for presenting
• Ongoing career development opportunities, mentorship program, and more

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Work authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the Philippines at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the Philippines throughout their employment with our company.

 

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Last updated on Aug 16, 2024