Progressive Technology is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Weekend Proofreader – Academic Journals to join our remote editorial support team. This role is ideal for professionals who have a strong command of the English language and a keen eye for detail. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing academic manuscripts, ensuring grammatical accuracy, consistency, and adherence to publication standards before final submission or publication. As a weekend-based remote position, this role offers flexibility while contributing to the quality and credibility of scholarly publications across various disciplines. The proofreader will collaborate with editors, researchers, and production teams to maintain the highest standards of academic publishing. Proofread and review academic manuscripts, journal articles, research papers, and editorial content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting accuracy. Ensure adherence to established academic style guides such as APA, MLA, Chicago, or journal-specific guidelines. Verify cross-references, figure captions, tables, and bibliographies for accuracy. Maintain consistency in tone, formatting, and language throughout the document. Provide clear feedback or suggested corrections to authors and editorial staff. Maintain confidentiality of research materials and manuscripts. Ensure all content meets academic publishing standards prior to final approval. Excellent command of written English, including grammar, syntax, punctuation, and style. Strong proofreading and editing skills with high attention to detail. Familiarity with academic writing conventions and scholarly publication standards. Proficiency with word processing and editing tools such as Microsoft Word,



Google Docs, and track changes features. Bachelors degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Linguistics, or a related field is preferred. Minimum 1–3 years of experience in proofreading, editing, academic publishing, or content review. Experience working with academic journals, research papers, or scholarly publications is highly desirable. Prior experience in remote editorial or publishing support roles will be considered an advantage. Part-time weekend role (Saturday and Sunday). 6–8 hours per day, depending on workload and publishing deadlines. Fully remote work environment, allowing professionals to work from home. Advanced knowledge of academic citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, etc.). Ability to detect subtle grammatical and structural errors in complex academic texts. Flexible remote weekend schedule. Opportunity to work with international academic journals and researchers. Competitive part-time compensation based on experience and workload. Exposure to diverse research fields and scholarly publications. Professional development opportunities in academic editing and publishing. Collaborative and supportive remote work setting. By joining our editorial support team, you will play an important role in ensuring the clarity and integrity of academic research published worldwide. This position offers the chance to work with scholars, editors, and researchers while developing expertise in the rapidly evolving academic publishing landscape. A brief cover letter highlighting proofreading or academic editing experience Optional sample of edited or proofread academic work Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an editorial assessment and virtual interview. #

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