Technical Editor (Humanities Focus) - Remote
Posted 1 day ago by Taskify AI
£36 Per hour
Undetermined
Remote
EMEA
Summary: The Technical Editor (Humanities Focus) role is a remote, part-time position responsible for editing AI-generated content in the humanities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to academic standards. The editor will refine essays and analyses, fact-check information, and standardize content according to established style guides. This position requires a strong background in humanities and technical editing skills. The role offers flexibility in hours and is open to candidates from multiple countries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Edit AI-generated essays, summaries, and analyses for clarity, conciseness, and logical flow.
- Rigorously fact-check historical dates, philosophical definitions, literary attributions, and citations.
- Standardize content according to specific academic style guides (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, MLA, APA).
- Design prompts that test the AI’s ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Identify "hallucinations" or vague generalizations in humanities text and rewrite them to be specific and evidence-based.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in technical editing, academic editing, or instructional design.
- Strong background in a Humanities discipline (History, Philosophy, Literature, etc.).
- Deep familiarity with major academic style guides (CMS, APA, MLA).
- Ability to distill dense, complex information into clear, easy-to-understand language.
- Meticulous attention to detail regarding syntax, grammar, and factual verification.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
Salary (Rate): £36.00 hourly
City: undetermined
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Working Arrangements: remote
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Industry: Other
Job Title: Technical Editor (Humanities Focus) - Remote
Employment Type: Remote, part-time independent contractor
Location: Remote within United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Australia & New Zealand (You must be legally authorised to work in the country where you are based)
Compensation: $35 - $45 per hour based on location, experience, responsibilities, and performance.
Role Overview: We are hiring on behalf of one of our clients, a leading global player in the AI space. This remote, part-time contract role sits at the intersection of academic rigor and technical precision. You will be responsible for editing and refining AI-generated content related to history, literature, philosophy, and the arts. Your goal is to apply the structure and clarity of technical editing to complex humanities subjects, ensuring the model's outputs are not only factually accurate but also structured, logical, and adherent to strict academic style guides.
Key Responsibilities:
- Edit AI-generated essays, summaries, and analyses for clarity, conciseness, and logical flow, treating complex humanities topics with the precision of technical documentation.
- Rigorously fact-check historical dates, philosophical definitions, literary attributions, and citations to ensure absolute accuracy in the training data.
- Standardize content according to specific academic style guides (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, MLA, APA), ensuring consistent formatting of footnotes, bibliographies, and headers.
- Design prompts that test the AI’s ability to synthesize information from multiple sources without becoming wordy or ambiguous.
- Identify "hallucinations" or vague generalizations in humanities text and rewrite them to be specific, evidence-based, and authoritative.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in technical editing, academic editing, or instructional design, with a strong background in a Humanities discipline (History, Philosophy, Literature, etc.).
- Deep familiarity with major academic style guides (CMS, APA, MLA) and the ability to apply them strictly.
- Ability to distill dense, complex information into clear, easy-to-understand language without losing nuance.
- Meticulous attention to detail regarding syntax, grammar, and factual verification.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment, managing time across multiple projects.
Compensation and Benefits:
Rate: Earn up to $45 USD/hr (Rates vary based on project complexity and expertise).
Flexibility: 100% remote with no fixed schedule. Contributors typically spend 5–10 hours per week, with the option to work up to 40 hours.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and celebrate diversity in our workforce.