Copy editing of publication on smart cities
Assist in copy editing and layout of the Smart Cities publication
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Overview
Assist in copy editing and layout of the Smart Cities publication
You have:
- Experience in Editing professional reports and publications.
- Experience with Adobe InDesign and Illustrator is a must.
- Any experience in copywriting is also welcome for quality control.
- Availability between 15 June - 4th July.
Contract
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The UNDP Global Centre is concluding a major research project focusing on redefining ‘Smart Cities’. This research will be published in a report, with an intended audience of UNDP Country Offices and their local and national government partners. The publication is substantively complete and already laid out in an 82 page InDesign file. However, further, peer-review has provided additional content (approx 6-7 pages) that needs to be added to the document in keeping with the current style and format. The Online Volunteer will add this content into the file, and provide copy-editing support
- Writing and editing
Web and graphic design
Smart cities have traditionally been a term associated with the intensive use of technology and data in cities, but this tech-centric definition has often limited the term to cities in high-income settings. In this publication, we present the idea that there is no one single definition of a ‘Smart City’. Instead, we identify Smart Urban Innovations, as new or innovative approaches to identify and develop solutions that different cities across the globe have been exploring and explore how they can be enhanced. The Online Volunteer will be expected to deliver: • A final print-ready version of the report; • A final web-friendly PDF version of the report (including a compressed version for lower-bandwidth users); • A set of 3-5 graphics, drawn from the report, that can be used in PowerPoint presentations; • At least five iterations of the above outputs, in response to (prompt) feedback from the UNDP Global Centre.
Volunteers: 1 needed
11-20 hours per week / 2 weeks
Experience in Editing professional reports and publications. Experience with Adobe Indesign and Illustrator is a must, as the current version is edited with it. Any experience in copywriting is also welcome - for quality control. Availability: Between 15 June - 4th July, as we expect to have all materials ready to be edited by the 15th June, and the final version of the publication by July.
Global
- English
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you had to edit a complex document? | This assesses your editing skills and experience with complex materials. | Detail your specific role, the challenges faced, and how you ensured clarity and coherence. |
| What experience do you have with Adobe InDesign? | Understanding your proficiency with necessary software is crucial for this role. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle feedback during the editing process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for maintaining quality in published materials? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a time you met a tight deadline? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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