Join our Sydney team: Copy Editor

The Production & Editorial team in our Sydney office seeks a part time Copy Editor.

About the opportunity

The Copy Editor role will suit someone who enjoys flexibility, working a guaranteed 3 or 4 days per week, but flexing up to 5 days per week during busier/peak periods.

GML’s copy editors proofread, copyedit and format a range of document types. Using the GML Style Manual, the copy editors provide editorial services and support to the Heritage Consultants to help them deliver high-quality products that meet GML’s quality and style requirements.

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 improving processes, protocols and checklists around production and editorial.
• Assist with maintaining and updating the GML Style Manual.
• Assist with internal education, training and briefings as directed by the Team Leader.
• Provide backup liaison/coordination with external proofreaders as needed.
• Adhere to relevant standards and quality certification requirements.

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.
• Template development and maintenance.
• Familiarity with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA standards and experience in achieving accessibility compliance.

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.
• Annual health and wellbeing allowance.
• Annual training and development allowance.
• Loyalty leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• New employee referral bonuses.
• Mobile phone allowance.

How to Apply

To apply for the 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.