ANLP are recruiting...

ANLP are looking for a copywriter / proof reader to join our wonderful Rapport Team!

ANLP are recruiting...

Our lovely copy editor / proof reader, Helen, is moving on to focus on her work as a learning disability support worker. This has created a very part time vacancy for a copywriter/proof reader.

As Rapport is a quarterly magazine, it means this work is only done 4 times a year! There are other ad hoc opportunities that crop up occasionally and in essence, this is a great role for someone who is looking for a regular bit of additional income.

The Rapport process works like a well oiled machine and the team, whilst remote, work seamlessly together – being a printed magazine with strict publication deadlines, it does mean that there are some clear deadlines to work towards each issue.

The requirements are as follows:

Copyedit original documents received from ANLP

  • Check/correct grammar and punctuation
  • Generally tidy up the writing if it’s not clear or succinct
  • Send queries back to ANLP if something does not make sense/seems wrong
  • Ensure style consistency throughout magazine
  • Choose pull quotes
  • Ensure figures/tables numbered/labelled
  • Mark up for designer (headings etc)

Proofread laid-out pages received from Designer

  • Check pagination tallies with contents page
  • Check callouts to page numbers all correct
  • Check images/bio photos etc all relevant/correct

This should be straightforward if copyediting went well but there’s always something missed the first time around!

Timing is very hard to say because some articles need no work at all and others may be quite complicated.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your cover letter, CV and/or relevant experience to the Rapport Team [email protected] with the subject Rapport Copy Editor Position.

Deadline: 7th August 2020