Copy Editor

Closed
Besa Global Inc.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Project
Academic experience or paid work
50 hours per learner
Learner
Canada
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Copy writing
Skills
style guides ability to meet deadlines grammar punctuation and capitalization notetaking
Details

Copy edit 1-2 publications for Besa Global Inc.

Deliverables

To successfully complete the project, the student needs to carry out the following tasks:

  • Reviewing and revising content for accuracy and quality, including spelling, grammar, punctuation and syntax
  • Ensuring correct tone, voice, clarity, flow and structure of content
  • Ensure proper application of official footnotes, bibliographies etc. according to different styles
  • Ensure that content adheres to the in-house style guide
  • Compile and update style guides as required
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines
Mentorship

They will primarily work with the Communications Officer and Executive Director of Besa Global who will provide them regular direction and feedback.

About the company

Company
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, Trade & international business

Besa is a social enterprise committed to catalyzing significant change on strategic issues in places experiencing conflict and structural or overt physical violence. Besa has experience working effectively with a wide range of organizations, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, International Development Research Centre, US State Department, UN Peacebuilding Fund and ABA/ROLI.