The Technical Editor is responsible for editing, formatting, and quality-checking manuscripts for digital and print publication. The role ensures accuracy, consistency and adherence to publisher guidelines in e-publishing workflows.
Key Responsibilities:
Edit and proofread manuscripts (journals/books) for grammar, punctuation, and style consistency
Apply publisher-specific style guidelines (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago)
Format content using tools such as MS Word, LaTeX, or XML-based systems
Perform content structuring, tagging, and pagination as per project requirements
Check equations, figures, tables, and references for accuracy and consistency
Coordinate with authors, proofreaders, and production teams for corrections
Ensure zero-error delivery and meet strict deadlines