UNEP - Copyediting corporate website content in English
Support online content quality by copyediting UNEP website.
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Overview
Support online content quality by copyediting UNEP website.
You have:
- Native or fluent in English is required.
- Specialized education or training in communications, writing and copyediting is required.
- Familiarity with technical terms related to environment and climate change is required.
- Five years of previous writing, copyediting and proofreading experience in English are required.
- Experience with Drupal or similar web content management system is desirable.
- Previous writing and copyediting experience for the United Nations, or environmental and scientific bodies will be considered an asset.
- Strong organizational skills and discipline in delivering to deadlines are required.
- Excellent ability to use computer software and translation resources is required.
- Good interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and work with diverse people is required.
Contract
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The corporate website, www.unep.org, is a gateway to a world of environmental knowledge, offering unparalleled access to cutting-edge research, initiatives and resources aimed at shaping a sustainable future. It also offers actionable insights and a global community committed to protecting our planet's precious ecosystems. The UNEP website stands as a beacon of environmental stewardship, fostering inclusivity through our commitment to multilingualism, ensuring that vital information and resources are accessible to global audiences in the six United Nations, plus Portuguese and Kiswahili.
The Web Platforms team of UNEP is seeking three Online Volunteers to support us in achieving the highest quality and consistency of the website by reviewing and copyediting content of unep.org and affiliated sites in English.
The Online Volunteers will be expected to: - review and copyedit the content of assigned web pages, including graphics, photo captions, tags and SEO descriptions etc; - follow UNEP terminology and language practice, including proposing additions to our editorial guidelines; and - ensure content and presentation is accurate across series and in line with our communication guidelines. The selected Online Volunteers will be provided with links to web pages for review and copyediting, along with requested timelines for completion, and will receive guidance on UNEP terminology, communications guidelines, as well as other guidance as needed.
Candidates should be native or fluent in English. Specialized education or training in communications, writing and copyediting is required. Familiarity with technical terms related to environment and climate change is required. Five years of previous writing, copyediting and proofreading experience in English are required. Experience with Drupal or similar web content management system is desirable. Previous writing and copyediting experience for the United Nations, or environmental and scientific bodies will be considered an asset.
Additionally required Strong organizational skills and discipline in delivering to deadlines. Excellent ability to use computer software and translation resources. Good interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate and work with diverse people.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with copyediting and how it aligns with environmental content? | This question assesses your relevant skills and background in copyediting, particularly in a specialized area. | Provide examples of your previous work in copyediting, especially related to environmental topics. |
| How do you prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment? | The interviewer wants to understand your time management and organizational skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or software do you use to assist with copyediting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle feedback or criticism on your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a challenging writing or editing project and how you managed it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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