Indexer/Copyeditor

Indexer/Copyeditor 1406393 (H)

A leading podcast and audiobook company is seeking an Indexer/Copyeditor to be part of a team that accurately creates, enters, edits, and maintains product information elements (metadata) for all our products. The Manager will focus on ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and suitability of all metadata. The ideal candidate is an energetic and creative troubleshooter who works with a wide variety of people regarding all issues related to content.

Indexer/Copyeditor Pay and Benefits:

• Hourly pay: $30/hr
• Worksite: Leading podcast and audiobook company (Newark, NJ 07102 - Onsite)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, 9 Month Assignment

Indexer/Copyeditor Responsibilities:

• Product metadata indexing and copyediting:
  • Proofread and fact-check all product descriptions and supporting information prior to releasing a product to be published to our marketplaces (Stores, iTunes, etc). Key elements such as a product's price, on-sale date, territory rights, availability, provider, royalty earner, associated company's code, and all taxonomy elements are top priority areas of review.
  • Provide QA for the company's style in product descriptions, data consistency, and related product linking for all product metadata.
  • Meet daily copyediting quotas and complete prioritized processing requests.
• Editorial:
  • May need to research, edit, rewrite, or occasionally create descriptions for products.
  • May need to research and assemble positive product review “blurbs” to be added to product descriptions.

Indexer/Copyeditor Qualifications:

• 1+ years of professional proofreading, copyediting, and fact-checking experience in publishing.
• 1+ years of experience in a Web-based publishing environment.
• BA/BS or equivalent degree, preferably in Humanities.
• Editorial experience preparing online content.
• Working knowledge of database concepts (including Excel skills) and best practices.
• Demonstrated multi-tasking and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of people.
• Demonstrated focused attention to detail.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to thrive in a high-energy entrepreneurial environment.
• Technical proficiency in the Windows operating environment.
• An avid consumer of online media, including books (audio and print), websites, blogs, and other digital content sources.
• A confident and upbeat communicator with written and verbal business communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media and Web-based research tools (e.g., Google, Goodreads).
• Basic familiarity with SEO concepts.
• A self-starter with impeccable organizational and analytical skills.