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  Job Title
  Senior Copy Editor
  Experience
  5-7 years
  Industry
  Consulting
  City
  Singapore
  State/Province
  Singapore
  Country
  Singapore
  Zip/Postal Code
  140168

About us

MicroSave Consulting (MSC) is a boutique consulting firm that has, for 20 years, pushed the world towards meaningful financial, social, and economic inclusion. With 11 offices around the globe, about 180 staff of different nationalities and varied expertise, we are proud to be working in over 65 developing countries. We partner with participants in financial services ecosystems to achieve sustainable performance improvements and unlock enduring value. Our clients include governments, donors, private sector corporations, and local businesses. We can help you seize the digital opportunity, address the mass market, and future-proof your operations.

Love autonomy at work? If you\xe2\x80\x99re an error-spotting, problem-solving wizard with 5-6 years of editing experience, we\xe2\x80\x99ve got the perfect role for you at MSC! We\xe2\x80\x99re on the lookout for an organized Editor to join our dynamic communications team. Your mission? Transform technical jargon into engaging global content. Dive into blogs, pitch decks, research reports, and more. Be a key player in training initiatives, shaping documents, and ensuring our style shines through. Ready to make your mark? Join us on this exciting editorial adventure!
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Essential Skills

The ideal candidate should possess the ability to work independently and be familiar with project management and editorial standards. Proficiency in MS Word, particularly in tasks such as tracking, reviewing, and merging edits, as well as expertise in MS PowerPoint, jargon reduction, individual task management, time management, and effective interpersonal communication are essential requirements for this role.


Description:

The Senior Copy Editor will have responsibilities that will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Should exhibit high professional standards, enthusiasm, and integrity.
  
• The role involves editing documents of diverse scope and size, ranging from social media tweets and blogs to large-scale reports and PPTs.
  
• Must ensure consistently high-quality output in the editing process.
  
• Should possess the ability to edit for clarity in various types of documents.
  
• Is expected to handle multiple stakeholders onsite at our Singapore office.

The key responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate editorial experience, preferably in nonfiction or general publishing, business editing, or technical editing.
  
• Show interest in key areas such as development, poverty alleviation, and environmental and gender issues.
  
• Pay strong attention to detail, identifying Indianisms, demonstrating a keen sense of style and grammar, and working efficiently under tight deadlines.
  
• Possesses problem-solving skills, organizational abilities, and the capability to track and prioritize assignments.
  
• Develop training materials for internal staff training and development.
  
• Be a self-starter with the ability to navigate a steep learning curve, maintain composure under pressure, and take initiative.
  
• Edit various types of text, including blogs, large-format reports, PPT decks, and marketing materials.
  
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills and be a collaborative team player.
  
• Have a solid foundation in US English with the ability to switch seamlessly between US and UK English.
  
• Showcase multitasking abilities while contributing to the team\xe2\x80\x99s efforts.
  
• Adhere to in-house editorial guidelines, brand guidelines, and client guidelines.

Requirements

Qualifications and experience:
A degree in:

• English, Mass Communication, Social Sciences, Media Studies, or other related fields.
  
• Editorial experience, preferably in nonfiction or general publishing, business editing, or technical editing.

Desired skills and competencies:

• Diligence
  
• Ability to work independently
  
• Good people skills
  
• Speaking skills
  
• Ability to stay organized
  
• Self-motivated