Job Vacancy; Editor at Yorke Communications (Bengaluru, India)

Yorke Communications is a comprehensive communications service provider that delivers marketing communications and content marketing solutions for customers in India and abroad. We are partial to working with technology clients and our customers span retail, financial services and mobile platform providers among others. Our expertise is in internal and external communications and we orchestrate the entire marketing effort to ensure measured results. We follow industry specific content development standards for creating programs that stimulate your customers, internal or external.

JOB DESCRIPTION - EDITOR:

• Edit copy to improve readability before the content goes to client. Both development and copy editing.
• Guide junior writers
• Proof read and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
• Check facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources
• Co-ordinate with graphic design to ensure that all parameters of layout are followed, including consistency in leading, font size and placement of photos and captions, and that deadlines are met.
• Review and approve proofs submitted by the graphic design prior to sending final to client or publication production.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent written English, including good spelling and grammar
• Conversant with technology
• An eye for detail and an organized and meticulous approach to work
• The ability to maintain high-quality work while meeting tight deadlines
• A love of and feel for the English language
• Ability to focus on copy that that could be lengthy or dull
• At least five years experience as a copy editor

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: matilda@yorkecommunications.com

Website: http://www.yorkecommunications.com