Edit analytical articles about the business environment

Edit and proofread articles on the business environment in Africa

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AAE - African Association of Entrepreneurs

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Application deadline 5 years ago: Friday 30 Oct 2020 at 22:00 UTC

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Overview

Edit and proofread articles on the business environment in Africa

You have:

Proven editorial experience in writing and editing.
Ability to read content and correct for errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Rewrite copy to make it easier for people to understand.
Verify facts using standard reference sources.
Commit to editing at least 4 articles per month.

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Details

We need volunteers to edit articles on the business environment of African countries. The articles have a word limit of 1000 words and are written by our volunteer authors. The volunteers would be asked to edit at least 4 articles a month and serve with us for 3 months. The volunteers will be credited in the publication. Articles discuss entrepreneurship and the environment and focus on cultural activity and the creative arts industry in Africa. Specific areas of activity are fashion, music, art and craft, entertainment, local development, film, and writing.

Writing and editing
Journalism, mass media and broadcasting

The Association of African Entrepreneurs (AAE,Ghana) is an organization working with Small Scale Operators with the cooperation of the micro-operators in rural areas. Our vision is to become the voice of change and platform for dialogue among the African people as well as involving the International audience to be a part in helping developing nations promote the entrepreneurial spirit. Articles would be published on our website (e-content) and included in our e-book on the theme.
Volunteers: 25 needed
1-5 hours per week / 12 weeks

The volunteer must have proven editorial experience and be able to: Read content and correct for errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar Rewrite copy to make it easier for people to understand Verify facts, using standard reference sources
Africa
English

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Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of a time you edited a piece to improve clarity?	This question assesses your editing skills and ability to communicate effectively.	Discuss a specific example where your editing made a notable difference in the clarity of a piece.
How do you ensure the accuracy of the information you edit?	The interviewer is looking for your understanding of fact-checking processes.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenge you faced while editing and how you overcame it.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to make complex topics easier to understand?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Why do you think editing is important in the context of publishing articles?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.