Copyediting Quality Control Specialist
Reports To: Editing Services, Manager
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range: CAD $50,000 - $54,000
About JMIR Publications
JMIR Publications is a rapidly growing open access publisher of peer-reviewed STEM journals, with a focus on medicine, health, and technology. Our ambitious vision is to contribute to a world where people are empowered by health research and technology to make effective and informed decisions. We are expanding our innovative products and services to cater to diverse groups, including academic researchers, patients, and consumers.
Join our team and be part of a dynamic organization dedicated to advancing health care research through open access publishing.
Job Summary
Are you a language enthusiast with a sharp eye for detail? Do you have a keen interest in contributing to the advancement of medical and health care knowledge?
If precision is your passion and the fast-paced world of scholarly publishing excites you, we invite you to join our team as a Copyediting QC Specialist. We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and highly efficient individual who will play a critical part in ensuring the quality and accuracy of academic research manuscripts prior to publication. Your expertise in language, style, and formatting, along with your knowledge of scholarly publishing, will be essential in upholding our high standards of excellence.
This is a full-time role that allows you to work remotely, except for occasional in-person meetings at our downtown Toronto office. We invite applications from eligible candidates currently residing in or around the Greater Toronto Area (Ontario, Canada).
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a STEM field
Experience
Two or more years of experience copyediting research manuscripts (in English)
Technical Skills
Proficiency in academic and research writing conventions, encompassing reference styles, statistical reporting, and ethical considerations
Knowledge of the American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors (11th Edition)
Proficiency in MS Word (including Track Changes), Google Suite, and other relevant tools
Additional Desirable Skills
Strong knowledge of scholarly publishing workflows and processes
Experience with web-based editing systems is a plus
Sound understanding of statistical reporting in medicine
Competencies
Advanced written and verbal English language skills
Results-oriented approach
Detail oriented
Affinity toward technology and computer literacy
Excellent time management and ability to work independently
Flexibility and ability to pivot between tasks to effectively prioritize assignments
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Quality control review: Conduct comprehensive reviews of copyedited manuscripts to identify and correct errors, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of grammar, language, style, formatting, and the AMA Manual of Style. Use our integrated reference software to check, revise, and format references for accuracy and consistency. Consistently meet monthly productivity targets.
Content evaluation: Assess manuscripts for overall clarity and logical flow, and identify potential areas for improvement or clarification. Verify the completeness and “face validity” of statistical reporting in manuscripts.
Issue resolution: Collaborate with copyeditors, authors, and internal stakeholders to resolve complex or nuanced problems in a timely manner.
Publication readiness check: Ensure manuscripts are fully prepared for final proofreading and production stages, adhering to standard journal guidelines and processes.
Feedback and process improvement: Provide constructive feedback to copyeditors on an ongoing basis. Collaborate with the supervisor/manager to evaluate quality patterns, continually update internal style guides, and make suggestions to optimize workflow and processes.
Copyediting (as needed): Occasionally copyedit research manuscripts to improve language clarity, grammar, readability, style, and formatting (in particular, for non-native English-speaking or ESL authors) in conformance with the journal and AMA style guidelines.
Benefits
Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Professional Development: On-the-job training and mentorship. Opportunities for ongoing learning and growth.
Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated and supportive team.
Paid wellness days.
Medical and Dental Health Coverage.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
1. An up-to-date CV and/or resume (MS Word or PDF)
2. A cover letter (MS Word or PDF) outlining your qualifications, current location, availability, and why you would be a good fit for this position.
If your application is shortlisted, we will contact you for the next steps. The recruitment process comprises a written assessment, a phone interview with our HR representative, and a video interview with the hiring manager.
We wish to thank all those who apply; however, only those individuals whose skills and experience most closely match our requirements will be contacted by a member of our team.
We are committed to a diverse workforce and maintaining a learning and working environment that is welcoming to all.