Content Editor / Language Editor

Job Title: Content Editor & Language Editor
Location: Rama University, Kanpur
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Experience: 2-5 years

Job Description:
Rama University, Kanpur is looking for a talented Content Editor & Language Editor with 2-5 years of experience in content creation, editing, proofreading, and content development. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and refining high-quality written content across various university platforms, ensuring clarity, consistency, and accuracy. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and has a passion for high-impact communication in an academic setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Creation & Development:
• Create, write, and develop compelling, clear, and engaging content for university websites, blogs, academic publications, newsletters, and other digital platforms.
• Work with academic departments, faculty, and staff to gather information and create content that supports university goals and enhances audience engagement.
• Develop content strategies and ideas that align with the university’s objectives and priorities.
• Proofreading & Editing:
• Proofread and edit all content for accuracy, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and adherence to university style and tone.
• Ensure consistency in language and formatting across all content to maintain a cohesive brand identity.
• Review and refine drafts, offering constructive feedback to content creators and stakeholders to improve clarity and effectiveness.
• Review & Quality Assurance:
• Conduct thorough content reviews to ensure accuracy, clarity, and quality before publication.
• Check all materials for grammatical, stylistic, and factual accuracy.
• Maintain the highest standards of language quality and ensure content aligns with the university's editorial guidelines.
• Collaboration & Feedback:
• Work closely with the communications, marketing, and design teams to ensure content is aligned with university campaigns and branding.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts to ensure technical and academic content is both accurate and accessible to a broad audience.
• Provide editorial support and feedback to junior content creators, interns, or colleagues working on content development.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelors degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of professional experience in content creation, proofreading, and editing, ideally in an academic or higher education setting.
• Editing & Proofreading: Exceptional proofreading and editing skills, with a strong understanding of grammar, syntax, and style.
• Content Development: Experience in creating content for various formats (articles, blogs, web copy, social media, newsletters).
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and editing tools like Grammarly, Hemingway, etc. Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS) is a plus.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to engage with diverse university stakeholders.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within a higher education environment.
• Familiarity with SEO principles and optimizing content for web and digital platforms.
• Knowledge of design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) or basic multimedia content creation skills.
• Ability to adapt content for different audiences, including students, faculty, alumni, and external partners.