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Content Proofreader, Takeoff (Freelance)
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About this role
<p>IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Content Proofreader to join our team. In this role, you will proofread web content and PDFs, ensuring the content is accurate and meets our quality standards. You might be a great fit if you are a natural perfectionist and enjoy making sure materials are polished and error-free.</p>
<p><strong>This is a remote, 1099 consulting role for 6 months with a possible extension.</strong> <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">#LI-REMOTE</span></p>
<h4>WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING</h4>
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<li>Proofread educational content for accuracy, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and consistency</li>
<li>Use your sharp eye for detail to compare website text and PDFs side-by-side to ensure accuracy</li>
<li>Clearly communicate issues and inconsistencies to relevant team members</li>
<li>Collaborate with curriculum designers and project managers to meet project deadlines</li>
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<h4>WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR</h4>
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<li>Excellent attention to detail and prior proofreading/editing experience are required</li>
<li>Proficiency with Google Sheets and Google Docs</li>
<li>Availability for up to 10 hours per week; possibly more depending on projects</li>
<li>Ability to work independently, meeting weekly deadlines</li>
</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><h4>ABOUT IXL LEARNING</h4>
<p>IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:</p>
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<li>1 in 4 students in the United States uses <a href="ixl.com" target="_blank">IXL.com</a></li>
<li><a href="rosettastone.com" target="_blank">Rosetta Stone</a> provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages</li>
<li><a href="wyzant.com" target="_blank">Wyzant</a> is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects</li>
<li><a href="teacherspayteachers.com" target="_blank">Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT)</a> is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources</li>
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<p>Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer. </em></span></p>
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What you'll do
- The Content Proofreader will proofread educational content for accuracy, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and consistency. They will also communicate issues and collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines.
About IXL Learning
At IXL Learning, we are passionate about improving learning for all. We apply technology in thoughtful and innovative ways to unlock students' innate curiosity, creativity, and desire for knowledge.
IXL’s award-winning personalized learning platform is used by more than 17 million students worldwide. With a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, individualized guidance, and real-time analytics, IXL meets the unique needs of each learner. And as the gold standard in educational technology, IXL is helping 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts successfully use technology to improve teaching and learning.
Studies have shown that IXL leads to higher test scores, predicts success, and benefits all students. Learn more about how IXL accelerates learning at www.ixl.com/research
IXL Learning’s family of brands includes Rosetta Stone, the world’s leading language learning program; TeachersPayTeachers, the leading marketplace of educator-created resources; Education.com, the most comprehensive library of learning activities for K-8 students; Wyzant, the nation’s largest tutoring network; Vocabulary.com, the educational destination for improving literacy skills; SpanishDictionary.com, the world’s most popular Spanish-English dictionary and translation website; and ABCya, the creator of over 300 educational computer games and apps for kids.
Hear what our employees love about working at IXL:
"At IXL, I take pride in knowing that the code we deliver helps educators and parents better understand how their children are learning. And, it's motivating to work on a team with supportive and highly capable coworkers who genuinely care about each other, the product, and our customers." - Adam Singer, Engineering Project Lead
"Solving engineering challenges to continually improve our product really keeps me engaged in my work." - Jestin Ma, Software Engineer
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