On-Call Copy Editor Bilingual

Company Profile

Chronicle Heritage (formerly PaleoWest) is a solution-driven heritage consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural resource management professionals in the industry. We place an emphasis on supporting our clients' needs, fostering new technologies that advance our industry, and leveraging those advancements toward the management of non-renewable cultural resources. Chronicle Heritage prioritizes professional development within the framework of innovation and forward-thinking to encourage career advancement and research development.

Job Description

Chronicle Heritage is looking for a skilled bilingual English/Spanish on-call copy editor with a minimum of 5 years of experience. This position will work closely with the production manager and lead copy editor to support office principals and project managers providing essential top-quality technical reports.

A successful copy editor will be able to work quickly, accurately, and collaboratively to meet agreed-upon deadlines. This position will review content for grammar and spelling errors, identify unclear language, and offer suggestions for improvement. Material must be reviewed for consistency of style while ensuring accuracy with archaeological and anthropological terminology. Correcting formatting errors with tables, pages, TOC, and other images is required.

This position is a remote part-time, as-needed position and requires a flexible schedule and good communication to meet deadlines. Eastern Standard Time Zone and Central Standard Time Zone preferred.

Responsibilities and Duties

Copy editing of technical reports

Formatting of pages, tables, table of contents, and active fields

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat

Check graphics for accuracy, grammar, and style

Expert eye for proofreading, spelling, and grammar

Previous experience with a reference management tool, such as Zotero or Mendeley Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with a specialization in communications, English, journalism, or related field preferred

Must be bilingual in English and Spanish

Familiarity with archaeological and anthropological terminology

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Acrobat

Proficiency using Microsoft Office software and expert-level Word skills that include tracking changes, cross-referencing similar documents, and formatting

At least 5 years of experience in a professional setting providing editing services

Exceptional attention to detail and organization

Flexibility and availability and ability to meet assignment deadlines

Additional Information

Chronicle Heritage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Chronicle Heritage complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled. If you require assistance with submitting the application, please contact the international recruiting team at .

Pay Range: $21 - $29 per hour