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About the positionResponsibilities• Edit and/or rewrite reports, briefs, PowerPoint presentations, success stories, blogs, and news articles on subjects related to data science and digital health.• Provide critical review of writing for coherence, organization, completeness, and clarity, suggesting approaches to improve the quality of materials.• Proofread documents by content writers, ensuring accuracy and quality.• Ensure written materials meet branding requirements and conform to APA style.• Critique and suggest improvements to data science and digital health materials written in English, with a preference for French and Spanish as well.• Conduct other communications-related tasks to support the portfolio's communications strategies, as agreed between Palladium and the consultant.Requirements• 5 years professional experience as a copyeditor• Deep familiarity with APA and other relevant style guides• Ability to work with tight deadlines and manage parallel assignments• Ability to edit documents quickly and efficiently (e.g., proof a 20-page document within 4 hours)• High degree of responsiveness to email• Excellent communication skills and ability to parse and hone meaning• Strong attention to detail and concern for accuracy and comprehensiveness• Strong aptitude with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and PowerPoint• Flexibility and willingness to deal with a workload that ebbs and flows• 8 years or more of professional experience as a copyeditor• Experience preparing documents for academic publication, preferably in fields of social science, health, and/or digital technologies• Experience working for international development projects, especially USAID-funded projects• High level of knowledge of digital health and global healthNice-to-haves• Experience with French and Spanish language materialsBenefits• Fully remote position• Opportunity to work on international development projects• Engagement with a diverse and inclusive team

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