Copy Editor

Fixed term, full time contract, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Circa £26,000 – £30,000 per annum (pro rata) depending on experience

IB Global Centre, Cardiff, Hybrid working

Job Purpose

The Copy Editor is responsible for collaborating on the development of content and the review and implementation of house style across all IB examinations, mark schemes and other assessment materials and for project managing the development, proofing and delivery of translated assessments within the Exam Publishing team of the Assessment Development and Delivery Department.

The role requires a high level of copy editing, proofing and organizational skills to develop and deliver critical high-quality, error free assessments on time and to a detailed session plan. The role manages translation teams including external specialists and suppliers and works collaboratively peer-to-peer with internal staff across the organization. This is an integral role in maintaining the professional image of the IB organization through continually striving to improve the quality of published material.

Job Duties:

• Collaborates with colleagues within the production team in the development, delivery and copy-editing of material as required.
• Support the exception reporting process and manage individual actions created from it.
• Responsible for the standardization and implementation of house style and branding across the IB.
• Manages the on-time and accurate delivery of all material required in the translation production process (including specimen materials for Curriculum).
• Manages records, policy compliance and accurate payments throughout the translation process.
• Analyses comments from external specialists and manages the response appropriately to ensure assessment quality without compromising the production schedule
• Establishes, builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, to further the effective and efficient delivery of all assessment publishing material.
• Guides internal and external stakeholders through security processes and feeds back as necessary
• Ensures support and consistent implementation of changes to processes in line with IB strategic and divisional objectives.
  

Essential Job Requirements:

• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject.
• Experience of working within a relevant professional environment.
• The ability to communicate confidently and clearly within and across teams.
• The ability to work with multiple stakeholders from different cultures.
• An excellent command of the English language.
• An exceptional eye for detail.
• The ability and willingness to be assertive when making decisions affecting the content and production of assessment publication material.
• The capacity to work under pressure and respond to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
  

Desirable requirements:

• Knowledge of secure publishing production technology and techniques.
• Knowledge of document management systems and software.
• A relevant credential in proofreading or copy editing.
• Ability to work in French, Spanish, German, Japanese or Korean.
• Experience of project management methodologies.
• Experience of CAT software, or similar translation software.
  

Flexibility to work hours outside of 8:00am – 5:00pm as required.

Applications will be accepted until the 14th May 2023.

We are committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. The International Baccalaureate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants.