Contractual Copyediting Reviewer (Work-from-home)

Are you looking for a stable work opportunity that does not require you to travel?

At Cactus Communications, you can work among several highly skilled copyeditors who are experts in various academic fields. We’re currently looking for Copyediting Reviewers on a work-from-home basis. This would be a contractual agreement, and renewable upon mutual consent. Work will be available regularly so that you can maintain a predictable schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Review manuscripts copy-edited by other editors to ensure that the edit meets the journal's language and style requirements:

a. Critically assess the quality of edits performed by other editors to confirm alignment with journal expectations. Provide constructive feedback, flag inconsistencies or errors, and perform corrective edits where required to meet quality benchmarks.

b. Perform in-depth language editing to ensure manuscripts are written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct scientific English, while maintaining the original meaning and scientific accuracy intended by the author.

• Make changes to ensure that the manuscript conforms to the journal's style requirements: Apply journal- or publisher-specific guidelines related to formatting, structure, terminology, and referencing. Ensure uniformity and consistency in style across all manuscript sections, including text, tables, figures, and supplementary material.
• Share feedback with editors to support continuous improvement: Offer constructive, actionable feedback to editors on their work, highlighting strengths and suggesting specific areas for improvement. Engage in knowledge-sharing to help editors refine their skills, align better with journal expectations, and grow professionally.

Qualifications and Prerequisites

• A degree (min. bachelor's) in Medicine and Life Sciences
• Experience in academic editing/copyediting (mandatory)
• Proficiency in using MS Word, specifically, Track Changes and styling options
• Familiarity with the AMA style guide (preferred)

If you were associated with us in a similar role in the past, please contact us at [email protected] before you apply/register.