Freelance copy editors and proof readers

Applicants would be required to edit and proof read a range of materials in accordance with the standards and style specified in the British Council style guide.

Materials would include 

• Training materials.
• Research reports and publications. 
• Marketing and communication materials (advertising materials, newsletters, web text, print-ready files, film or radio scripts, voice-over scripts etc.).

Eligibility criteria

The applicant should have:

• a first degree in any subject.
• experience of producing professional quality copy to brief and deadline for different audiences.
• experience of rewriting user-generated content to professional standards.
• excellent standard of written English.
• excellent proof-reading skills and experience.

Those interested should send in their application by email to recruitment.englishpartnerships@in.britishcouncil.org by Tuesday 15 July 2014. Mark the email ‘Freelance Copy Editor’. 

Applications must include a resume and specify charges for copy editing per 300 words and for proof reading per 300 words. 

Shortlisted candidates will be sent a 1,000 word sample to edit as part of the final selection process. 

Only candidates selected for freelance work will receive a reply. No telephone enquiries will be entertained.

The British Council is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and Diversity and Child Protection.