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Freelance Editor

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree required
  • Excellent editing, writing and communication skills in English
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office (especially Word)
  • Prior work experience in creative writing, academic writing, or editing preferred

Responsibilities

  • Providing written feedback, proofreading and editing for essays written by students currently in high school
  • Attending training sessions on essay writing
  • Writing material and blogs on college application processes and essay writing

Key facts

  • Remote from: Peru, Anywhere
  • Freelance
  • Editor / Proofreader
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Editing
  • Writing
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Detail Oriented
  • Teamwork

About the company

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CollegeLab

E-Learning / EdTech

At CollegeLab, we're more than just overseas education consultants - we're pathfinders, lighting the way for students to reach their academic North Star. Our team of accomplished mentors, alumni of top universities abroad, brings firsthand experience and insights to the college application process. We empower students to navigate the complexities of overseas admissions in the USA, UK, Canada, Singapore, Australia, Europe, and beyond. We don't just help students choose a university; we help students: Craft compelling applications: We guide students in exploring their academic passions, crafting impactful essays, and presenting a well-rounded profile. Navigate admissions complexities: Our experts demystify overseas admissions requirements, application timelines, and standardised testing strategies. Secure acceptances at dream universities: With a proven track record of success, we help students gain admission to top universities around the world. We are more than just mentors, we're pathfinders. We collaborate with schools, empowering counsellors and teachers to better support students on their overseas education journey. Why Choose CollegeLab? Our personalised approach and data-driven strategies ensure each student receives the guidance they need to thrive. Don't let the journey to your dream university be shrouded in uncertainty. With CollegeLab as your guide, you'll have the knowledge, support, and personalised strategy needed to reach your academic North Star. Contact us today and let us be your bridge to a world of opportunity.

Company details

IndustryE-Learning / EdTech
Company size1-10

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Job description

This is a remote position.

Role Summary:

Hey there! Are you an expert wordsmith looking for a new challenge? We've got just the gig for you! CollegeLab is hiring for the position of Freelance and Part-time Editor, where you'll work closely with our team of Mentors and Writing Coaches to bring out the best in our students' writing assignments.

The pay is per word, based on your experience, so the better you are, the more you'll earn! As a key player in our team, you'll attend our top-notch editorial training modules, adhere to our quality control processes, and collaborate with our Regional Heads, Career Counsellors and Mentors to ensure we always deliver the best outcomes.

So what are your responsibilities? You'll help our students by editing their writing assignments, or where required, review and offer feedback to improve student submissions.

If you're a detail-oriented, team player with a passion for the written word, we want you on our team! Apply now and let's make some magic happen.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing written feedback, proofreading and editing for essays written by students currently in high school for competitions, colleges and essay competitions
  • Attending training sessions on essay writing
  • Writing material and blogs on college application processes and essay writing

Company Profile:

CollegeLab is one of the fastest-growing study abroad and career counselling firms in India specializing in admissions to top international universities like Harvard, Stanford and Oxford. As alumni of top global universities and colleges like Oxford and Cambridge ourselves, our expertise has led us to leadership positions in the premium college counselling industry in both Kolkata and Delhi NCR.

Find out more about us here: www.collegelab.in



Requirements

Necessary Skills and Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree required. Excellent editing, writing and communication skills in English. Familiarity with Microsoft Office (especially Word).

Preferred: prior work experience in creative writing, academic writing, or editing.

Candidates will be expected to submit a sample of their writing in addition to their updated résumé.



Benefits

Pay is per word

Salary: Paid per word

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