Indexer/Copyeditor

Our Client a Tech Giant in the publishing space is looking to hire an Indexer / Copy Editor. The Indexer/Copyeditor Contractor works as part of a team that accurately creates, enters, edits, and maintains product information elements (metadata) for all Client products. The Indexer/Copyeditor Contractor focuses on ensuring completeness, accuracy, and suitability of all metadata. The Indexer/Copyeditor Contractor is also an energetic and creative troubleshooter who works with a wide variety of people regarding all issues related to content. The ideal candidate should be an avid consumer of media, including books/periodicals (audio and digital reader), websites, blogs, and other digital content sources. He/she is also a self-starter with impeccable organizational and analytical skills, a confident and upbeat communicator via written and verbal business communication skills, highly organized and detail oriented, and able to thrive in a high-energy entrepreneurial environment. Previous proofreading and/or copy editing experience is required. Key Accountabilities: PRODUCT METADATA INDEXING AND COPY EDITING : The Indexer/Copyeditor Contractor proofreads and fact checks all product descriptions and supporting information prior to releasing a product to be published to Client marketplaces (Client stores, Amazon.com, iTunes). Key elements such as a product's price, on-sale date, territory rights, availability, provider, royalty earner, associated Amazon ASIN code, and all taxonomy elements are top priority areas of review. The Indexer/Copyeditor Contractor also provides QA for Client style in product descriptions, data consistency, and related product linking for all product metadata. The Indexer/Copyeditor Contractor needs to meet daily copy editing quotas and complete prioritized processing requests. EDITORIAL : Indexer/Copyeditor may need to research, edit, rewrite, or occasionally create descriptions for products. The Indexer/Copy Editor may need to research and assemble positive product review "blurbs to be added to product descriptions Skills/Experience Requirements: • B.A/B.S. or equivalent degree, preferably in Humanities • Editorial experience preparing online content • Proofreading experience; copy editing experience a plus • 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 • Technical proficiency in 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 via written and verbal business communication skills. • Minimum one year professional proofreading, copyediting, and fact-checking experience in publishing • Minimum one year experience in Web-based publishing environment • Familiarity with social media and Web-based research tools (e.g., Google, Goodreads) • Basic familiarity with SEO concepts Who We Are High Bridge is a bottom-up consulting firm with more than two decades of experience creating innovative solutions for the technology industry. • • We connect thoughtfully curated talent with reputable employers in our field. • • We partner with like-minded companies to bolster mutual success and understanding. • • We deliver results through strategic planning and meticulous project management. At High Bridge, we believe that success is a measure of results and process, product and person. We are proud to bring integrity and humanity to the work that we do each day. Whether we’re interviewing prospective associates, brainstorming with partners, or troubleshooting with vendors, we pledge our commitment to honesty, transparency, and good humor at every junction. Careers Are you passionate about technology? Do you believe in no finish lines? Are people and process the heel in your stride? High Bridge Consulting may be the next journey for you. Here at High Bridge, our island is technology, but our village is human. We value a culture of authenticity, integrity, and creativity. We work smart, not hard, we look forward, not backward, and we love coming to work on Monday. If you aren’t afraid of heights, join us on our bridge. Apply tot his job