English Copy Editor
Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
Full Time
Mid Level
About Booktime
Booktime, an initiative of the Hindawi Foundation, is a global charitable digital publisher dedicated to creating and sharing beautifully illustrated children’s books in multiple languages — free of charge.
We believe books help children see further, think bigger, and dream deeper. Reading changes everything.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced English Copyeditor to join our team and contribute to the development of engaging children’s books for our digital platform (app & web), including picture books, educational books, and chapter books.
In this role, you will ensure that all content meets high editorial standards, maintains a consistent tone, and delivers clear, compelling storytelling. You will also support the development of high-quality multilingual books that strengthen Booktime’s voice and global presence. If you have a passion for children’s literature, exceptional attention to detail, and a strong command of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
Booktime, an initiative of the Hindawi Foundation, is a global charitable digital publisher dedicated to creating and sharing beautifully illustrated children’s books in multiple languages — free of charge.
We believe books help children see further, think bigger, and dream deeper. Reading changes everything.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced English Copyeditor to join our team and contribute to the development of engaging children’s books for our digital platform (app & web), including picture books, educational books, and chapter books.
In this role, you will ensure that all content meets high editorial standards, maintains a consistent tone, and delivers clear, compelling storytelling. You will also support the development of high-quality multilingual books that strengthen Booktime’s voice and global presence. If you have a passion for children’s literature, exceptional attention to detail, and a strong command of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Copyediting: Review and edit English children’s books for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, and overall readability.
- Consistency: Maintain consistency in style, tone, terminology, and vocabulary across all content.
- Fact Checking: Verify the accuracy of information presented in the books.
- Collaboration: Work closely with authors, translators, illustrators, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality publications.
- Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience editing children’s literature or similar content.
- Excellent command of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines.
- Genuine passion for children’s literature and storytelling.
- Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) is a plus.
- Tech-savvy, with the ability to work efficiently on digital publishing platforms and content management systems.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
- Problem Solving: Ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
- Teamwork: Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
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