Academic Proofreaders/Copy Editors with InDesign Experience

Proofreader & Copy Editor (Contract – InDesign Required)

At Skyrocket, Inc., we create high-quality educational materials that engage students and support independent learning. We are seeking skilled, detail-oriented proofreaders and copy editors (contract) to produce readers, instructor manuals, and exams for middle and high school courses. InDesign experience is required.

This is a high-volume project (400–600 pages) with a 5–7 day turnaround and an estimated 30–60 hour commitment.

We strongly prefer candidates with backgrounds in newspaper editing, proofreading, academic publishing, or curriculum design. The ideal candidate consistently produces high-quality, template-aligned work under tight deadlines. Our academic writing style follows APA, with elements of MLA and Oxford conventions.

Requirements

Exceptional attention to detail, with a focus on punctuation, grammar, and spelling, as well as identifying inconsistencies in content, formatting, and instructional design

Ability to simplify complex concepts while maintaining accuracy and student engagement

Skill in producing student-focused instructional language (rather than detached or overly summative tone)

Strict adherence to provided templates and formatting guidelines

Commitment to post–turn-in revisions following in-house quality assurance checks

Familiarity with curriculum development and learning standards (e.g., Common Core, NGSS, or similar frameworks)

Experience editing assessments, workbooks, or instructional texts

Proficiency in Google Docs and Adobe InDesign

Willingness to participate in regular check-ins via Google Meet and collaborate through Google Docs comments with the lead Copy Editor

Required Additional Skills

Professional experience with Adobe InDesign and access to a personal account

Background in proofreading and curriculum design