French Editor for Publishing Company Job posted at: May 16, 2024 18:27 GMT (GMT: May 16, 2024 18:27) Job approved and potential candidates notified at: May 17, 2024 04:28 GMT Job type: Translation/editing/proofing job Service required: Checking/editing Confidentiality level: MEDIUM Languages: French Job description: French Editor Location: Remote Status: Contract ABOUT GREY EAGLE We are an independent publishing company that licenses, translates, and publishes English-language books for other markets. Our primary genre is romance, namely dark romance and romantic suspense, though we may occasionally license outside this realm. JOB SUMMARY Grey Eagle Publications is seeking a contract editor for as-needed projects with short turnaround times (one month from date received). Projects consist of editing manuscripts that have been translated from English to French and communicating with your designated translator to polish the translation. Start times vary, and new projects will be provided to the editor as manuscripts are translated. Please be aware that these books are romance novels with darker themes, with all that it implies (think Fifty Shades +). RESPONSIBILITIES Edit manuscripts that have been translated from English to French Take feedback and make revisions with your designated translator Provide timely communication with your designated translator Consistent and reliable availability SKILLS Professional experience in written editing with short turnaround times Proficient on MAC or PC and Microsoft Applications REQUIREMENTS: Native French speaker with strong grammar/orthography and punctuation skills Near-native command of English with strong grammar/orthography and punctuation skills Ability to start and onboard efficiently Responsive to emails At least one year of professional translation, editing, or interpretation experience Ability to provide links to previously published works Ability to work with and translate romance novels (think Fifty Shades +) ---- Text below added May 17, 2024 22:27 GMT by job poster ---- $0.004/word Payment method: Bank transfer Poster country: United States Service provider targeting (specified by job poster): Membership: Non-members may quote after 12 hours  Required expertise: Art/Literary Subject field: Poetry & Literature Credential: Must have reported credentials or a Certified PRO certificate. Quoting deadline: May 31, 2024 11:21 GMT Delivery deadline: Jun 28, 2024 11:21 GMT About the outsourcer: This job was posted by a logged in visitor. Note: You cannot quote because this job is closed. | Jobs posted by outsourcers seeking quotes from language professionals. Try jobs for mobile Browse jobs and manage your quotes anytime, anywhere (member-only). You may be interested in this ProZ.com Wiki article on risk management for translators and interpreters. The Blue Board is a searchable database of language job outsourcers with feedback from service providers, and an important risk management tool. ProZ.com members have full access to the Blue Board. Does this job require a CAT Tool or additional skills? Join your colleagues in purchasing software at the lowest price on the planet via ProZ.com Translator Group Buy, or improve your skills by taking one of the 100's of ProZ.com translator training courses.
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Service required: Checking/editing 
