GML is seeking a Copy Editor & Team Leader – Production & Editorial (Temp)
Our Copy Editor & Team Leader – Production & Editorial is taking a well deserved holiday and needs a temp to step in for approximately two months, full time.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, People & Operations, the Copy Editor & Team Leader – Production & Editorial leads a small team of internal and freelance Copy Editors/Proofreaders and the Production Coordinator.
GML’s Copy Editors proofread, copyedit and format a range of document types. Using the GML Style Manual, the copyeditors provide editorial services and support to the Heritage Consultants to help them deliver high-quality products that meet GML’s quality and style requirements.
The Team Leader, Production & Editorial, is responsible for overseeing the firm’s production process and managing production team staff and freelancers.
Editorial
Some of the key responsibilities include:
- Copyedit, proofread and format company-produced documents, including proposals, reports, and marketing material, in accordance with the GML Style Manual.
- Provide backup in production and Word troubleshooting as required and subject to availability.
- Copyedit/proofread and support the production of marketing material such as project case studies, news stories and company CVs.
- Assist with internal education, training, and briefings.
- Adhere to relevant standards and quality certification requirements.
- Provide editorial support and content writing as required and subject to availability.
Team Leadership
Some of the key responsibilities include:
- Triage production requests, and coordinate and manage production work flows and priorities.
- Liaise with project managers and consultants regarding production requests, work schedules and broader issues as required.
- Liaise with, and assign work to, freelance editors/proofreaders.
- Check freelancers’ work and review their invoices.
- Oversee the coordination of company CVs and case studies as required.
- Oversee the maintenance of GML’s Word templates.
- Lead the continuous improvement of processes, protocols and checklists around production and editorial.
Essential Criteria
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as writing or editing, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience in copyediting and proofreading.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat.
- Very high attention to detail.
- Great time management skills and demonstrated experience in managing competing deadlines.
Desirable Criteria
- An interest in heritage and history.
- Editing technical reports.
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign).
- EndNote.
- Experience in a consulting or other professional services environment.
- MS365, SharePoint & Teams.
Benefits
- Fantastic work culture in a multi-disciplinary environment – 2023 employee opinion survey results in the 86th percentile – “gold standard” employer of choice.
- Brand new interior designed office in Haymarket, overlooking Belmore Park – seconds from Central station.
- Flexible working arrangements/hybrid office & WFH.
- Mobile phone allowance.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please email recruitment@gml.com.au. Please include your resume and a brief covering letter/note addressing the criteria above.
Applications will remain open until this role is filled.