Proofreading of communiqué with around 1550 of words in Spanish

Proofread a 1550-word communique in Spanish for clarity and conciseness.

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Application deadline 5 years ago: Sunday 15 Nov 2020 at 06:00 UTC

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Overview

Proofread a 1550-word communique in Spanish for clarity and conciseness.

You have:

  • Native Spanish speaker with editing and proofreading experience.
  • Previous experience with editing or proofreading.
  • Include samples of previous edited or proofread work, if applicable.

Contract

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The W20 has drafted a communiqué, which will serve the purpose of supporting the Covid19 response, Women empowerment and SDGs. To ensure the communiqué written in a concise, clear and good understandable way, we are looking for 1 experienced volunteer who will support us with the proofreading of communiqué with approximately 1550 words.

  • Writing and editing
  • Translation and interpretation

    The representatives of the Women 20 2020 (W20), have put forth a communique that provides G20 leaders with two sets of recommendations. The first set underscores the key measures required to expedite the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The second one will help the G20 achieve the UN Sustainable Development Agenda, SDGs, and the objective of a strong, sustainable and balanced growth by supporting women’s social and economic empowerment.

  • Volunteers: 1 needed

  • 6-10 hours per week / 1 weeks

    Candidates should be native speakers of Spanish and have previous experience with editing/proofreading. Candidates are required to include samples of previously edited/proofread work, if applicable.

  • Global

  • Spanish

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your previous experience with proofreading documents in Spanish? The interviewer wants to assess your relevant experience and skills related to the task at hand. Provide specific examples of documents you have proofread, challenges faced, and your approach to ensuring quality.
What strategies do you use to ensure clarity and conciseness in your editing? This question evaluates your editing methodology and attention to detail. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle feedback on your proofreading work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why is proofreading important in the context of a communique related to Covid19 and women's empowerment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize your tasks when you have multiple deadlines? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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