Senior Copy Editor, Bilingual, Literacy (Contract) Job at Amplify in Phila

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states.

Job Description Summary :

The Bilingual Senior Copy Editor will assist with keeping department workflow consistent and timely. This role will work closely with content developers, copy editors, language specialists, producers, and designers to build and improve the Amplify English Language Arts and Spanish Language Arts curriculum products. The person in this role is responsible for editing, proofreading, and reviewing previously edited ELA and SLA curricula and other materials at a more advanced level, along with tracking and researching reported errata items in published existing products, both print and digital.

This is a contract role expected to end 3 / 31 / 26.

Essential Responsibilities :

Manage small projects within larger product group

Review lessons edited by copy editors

Answer queries from copy editors related to style, content, and layout

Facilitate communication between copyeditors, writers, language specialists, and digital producers

Document and communicate style decisions to copy editing team

Copy edit and proofread digital and print curriculum and other materials

Work closely with writers and language specialists to understand their intended meaning and improve on the clarity of their text

Identify inconsistencies and other content problems and work with writers to fix those problems

Check the accuracy and reliability of all content from external sources, such as : direct quotes, page references, common literary and cultural references, and non-curriculum texts

Ensure alignment between student and teacher edition content

Correct text to align with in-house styles

Check formal definitions against Amplify definitions

Special projects, as needed

Required Qualifications :

5+ years of copy editing experience in both English and Spanish, with a track record of producing clean documents on time, with a bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Proven advanced understanding of the English language and rules of grammar, punctuation, and other technical aspects of writing

Native-level command of written and verbal Spanish, with excellent knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and other technical conventions of writing

Excellent communication skills and an ability to work harmoniously with others, including editors, writers, language specialists, reviewers, graphic designers, and managers

Ability to work flexibly and independently on multiple projects at the same time, as part of a fast-paced and energetic team

Extreme attention to details

Preferred Qualifications :

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Experience with K-8 English and Spanish language arts curriculum

Working knowledge of English and Spanish literature and literacy

The hourly rate range for this role is $45 - $50.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com.

If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.

Amplify is an E-Verify participant.

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