Looking for English Language Humanities/Social Sciences Managing Editor
About Academic Language Experts (ALE)
ALE is a translating, editing and academic consulting company dedicated to assisting academic scholars publish their research in respected academic fora around the world. To learn more, visit our website.
Job Description
We are looking for an academic editor/proofreader with a passion for language and academic research to become a managing editor at Academic Language Experts (ALE). The position involves managing translation and editing projects from start to finish, including interface with clients, translators, and editors, and use of a content management system. The managing editor conducts oversight and quality control of translations and edits completed by ALE. The job requires a keen eye for evaluating texts, proofreading, and editing as well as interpersonal and project management skills.
The Position:
Qualifications:
Background and experience in academic writing and editing
At least 1-year experience translating, editing, proofreading and formatting academic texts
Strong academic background (Master’s degree or higher desired; translation or editing certificate a plus)
Native English required
Other languages (especially Hebrew) an advantage
Aptitude for project management
The Details
70-100% time
Location: Virtual (for Israeli applicants, meeting one day per week in Jerusalem once the COVID crisis has passed)
In order to work well as part of ALE’s small and friendly team, a co-operative attitude, well-developed communication skills, self-motivation, and an ability to take responsibility for decisions are required. Last but by no means least, integrity is essential and a sense of humour would be lovely.
If you are interested, please send a CV and a sample of an edited academic text (with tracked changes) to:
Gabrielle Fine
052-666-5095
