Copy Editor

Ascend Learning is a national leader in data driven, online educational solutions for learners, educators and employers in high-growth, licensure-driven professions spanning healthcare, fitness and wellness, skilled trades, insurance and financial services. We are passionate about accelerating learning while impacting job readiness, employment success and employee retention with the belief that our work changes lives.

Our culture is intentionally results-driven and selfless with a relentless focus on our customers. We believe in trust, transparency, freedom and responsibility with a commitment to meritocracy, inclusion and diversity of thought. Continual investment in our over 1400 employees is also a core principal realized through ongoing professional development and providing opportunities to grow, develop and lead. Ascend Learning is headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and remote workers in cities across the U.S. and in the U.K.

The Copy Editor ensures editorial and process excellence for the development and maintenance of Ascend Learning assessments, printed products, and online learning tools. This is accomplished by effectively collaborating with the content, media, and other teams, suggesting changes to enhance readability, conciseness, and style of online and print content targeted to students studying for professions in health care. The copy editor checks copy at various stages of the content production process to ensure it is free of errors, easy to read, and fits the product's editorial style. In addition, the copy editor must have expertise in Ascend products, their use in the marketplace, and the processes and tools used to deliver them.

Required Skills

• Ability to trouble shoot and solve problems using available resources
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of editing and proofreading
• Ability to follow instructions carefully and thoroughly
• Ability to plan and organize work, set priorities, and direct own activities
• Desire to take accountability of projects and quality
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be willing to travel minimally as needed
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign
• Two years' editing experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

This position requires that the employee be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unlessan exemptionhas been granted by Ascend Learning for a religious, health-related or other legally-mandated reason, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law. Individuals are considered "fully vaccinated" (1) two weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series (such as Pfizer or Moderna vaccines); or (2) two weeks after a single-does vaccine (such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine).Ascend Learning's current policy also requires that individuals visiting our offices be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In line with our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our employees, if we choose to interview you and you are fully vaccinated, we may invite you to interview in our office. If you are not fully vaccinated and we choose to interview you, we will arrange for a virtual interview.

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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