WisTech Open Copy Editor

Chippewa Valley Technical College is seeking a WisTech Open Copy Editor to support the efforts of open educational resources across the Wisconsin Technical College System. This role provides editorial support for OER projects, ensuring materials are clear, accurate, accessible, and publication-ready while adhering to editorial standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Consult with faculty and content developers throughout the writing and revision process to provide guidance on structure, tone, clarity, and consistency while maintaining alignment with learning outcomes and educational objectives
• Review and refine content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, style consistency, and overall clarity to ensure high-quality, publication-ready materials
• Verify factual accuracy and ensure alignment with institutional guidelines, including adherence to copyright, fair use, and Creative Commons licensing requirements
• Apply working knowledge of digital publishing platforms (such as Pressbooks) and demonstrate proficiency with editorial and collaboration tools used in OER development
• Collaborate with the WisTech Open team to ensure materials meet accessibility standards and universal design for learning (UDL) guidelines
• reputed company, maintain, and refine editorial workflows, templates, and style guides to promote efficiency and consistency across WisTech Open projects
• Work collaboratively with the WisTech Open team to align editorial practices with overall project goals and timelines
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines, adapt to shifting priorities, and contribute effectively reputed company a team-oriented environment
• Collaborate with printing partners to support the production and delivery of high-quality printed textbooks, as applicable
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• Attend weekly team meetings, one-on-one meetings, and other meetings as required to support project coordination and communication. Ability to model reputed company through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a reputed company field
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience
• Ability to recognize personal biases, adapt to different cultural situations, and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, or educational backgrounds
• Intermediate knowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication, data collection, and decision making including, but not limited to, Office 365 Suite
• Master's degree
• Experience in copy editing, with educational or academic publishing experience

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development
• Certified Gold Level Family Friendly Workplace (FFW)
• Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use
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