Copy Editor English

About This Role

This role is for a highly skilled Copy Editor to support the development of high-quality K–12 instructional materials. The position suits a meticulous individual with exceptional fluency in English and a strong mastery of grammar and style conventions, who can produce error-free content within tight timelines and fast-paced production cycles.

Responsibilities

• Edit written content to ensure full grammatical accuracy following Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) conventions
• Apply MGT’s internal style and branding guidelines (along with the client’s style and branding guidelines, when applicable) consistently across all materials
• Review instructional materials—lessons, assessments, teacher guides, alt-text, student-facing text—to ensure they are error-free, well-structured, and clear
• Correct issues related to grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, clarity, and tone
• Ensure internal consistency across large volumes of content (headings, terminology, formatting, instructions, labels, etc.)
• Flag potential content issues or inconsistencies for writers, designers, and curriculum developers
• Work efficiently under tight timelines while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience
• Exceptional fluency in English, including grammar, usage, and mechanics
• Mastery of English grammar rules and Chicago Manual of Style standards
• Ability to edit quickly and accurately within fast-paced workflows
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing error-free work
• Ability to pass a standard copy edit test

Nice to have:

• Experience copy editing educational materials, especially curriculum or instructional content
• Understanding of K–12 educational context or terminology (K–5 experience is a plus)
• Experience working with style guides, editorial checklists, and version-controlled documents
• Comfort working within digital editing platforms (Google Suite, Word, Adobe PDF markup tools, etc.)

Benefits

• Engagement with nationally respected teams in management consulting, social impact advisory, and technology services
• Opportunity to contribute to projects that create a profound social impact
• Professional development opportunities for long-term career growth

About the Company

LearningMate/Straive and MGT Impact Solutions, LLC (MGT) have formed a strategic global partnership to deliver world-class advisory, technology, and operational solutions for public sector and education clients. LearningMate/Straive serves as a key hiring and onboarding partner for MGT, enabling access to a diverse pool of global talent and specialized resources, and managing recruitment, onboarding, and initial training for new roles.