IDC Market Research Bangalore : Copy Editor

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IDC Market Research
http://www.idc.com

Keywords: Copy Editor, Content Writer, Editor, Technical writer

Designation: Copy Editor
Experience: 2 - 5 Years
Location: Bengaluru/Bangalore
Education:
UG - Any Graduate - Any Specialization
PG - M.A - Communication, English, Journalism
Industry Type:
Advertising/ PR/MR/Events
Functional Area:
Content, Journalism
Posted Date: 12 Sep 2008

Job Description
Reporting to the Manager, Editorial Services at IDC, the primary responsibilities of this position include:
Edit and proofread a broad range of research documents on deadline.
Ensure adherence to IDC research architecture guidelines, style guides and templates.
Work with analysts to validate data and content.
Layout document with tables, charts, specially graphics/images as required.

Desired Candidate Profile
The copy editor must have experience working with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and willing to learn the complex requirements of IDC research templates and guidelines. Must be able to edit under deadline pressure, with the ability to juggle several documents at the same time and make editorial decisions quickly and correctly. A solid knowledge of grammar and usage is necessary. Excellent interpersonal skills are also important as the editors communicate with analysts to solve problems and questions in their documents. A BA degree in English or journalism is required along with at 2-5 years of editing experience, ideally in an IT environment.

Company Profile
IDC is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. Over 850 IDC analysts in 50 countries provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends. For more than 42 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company. You can learn more about IDC by visiting www.idc.com.

Executive Name: Beena

Address:
IDC Market Research
No.31/9, 3rd Floor, Krimson Square
Near Silk Board Junction
Hosur Road
Bangalore,Karnataka,INDIA 560068

Email Address: recruit-india@idc.com

Telephone: 91-080-66991006

Reference ID:
Editor

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ANURADHA S. PRAKASH
anuradhasp AT gmail.com
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a meaningful and challenging position that enables me to contribute as much as I can do to the organization that would enhance my career as well.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Working as a freelancer for Macmillan India Publishing Ltd., Bangalore from January 2011
MACMILLAN INDIA PUBLISHING LTD., BANGALORE
- Worked as a Copy Editor from June 2007 to April 2010.
Job Profile :
- Editing Journals (Elsevier and Palgrave) for language, style, and content.
- Edited sample files for new customers and got good appreciation from them.
- As a member of a dedicated team in handling sensitive journals.
- Edit content ensuring compliance to accuracy, speed and completeness.
- Ensure that the language is clear, logical and not contradictory. Rewrite material (copyediting) when required, so that it flows or reads better and adheres to the house style .
- Correct spelling, typographical and grammatical errors (proofreading).
- Ensure style consistency by ensuring that all reports conform to standard formats and brand guidelines.
Achievements :
- Received positive feedbacks from the author.
- Always achieved more than 90% of my target.
- No negative remarks about my quality of work from Superiors and Customers.
- Got appreciation from the company for consistent performance in both production and quality.
E-EDIT SOLUTIONS, CHENNAI
- Worked as a Copy Editor from May 2005 to October 2006 .
Job Profile :
- Editing Medical Books for language, style, and content. Checking for consistency of spelling and correct flow of content.
- Quality checking edited files for language and adherence to publisher’s style.
- Handled Encyclopedia Projects independently and met deadlines.
- Trained a group of six people in Copyediting.
Achievements :
- Taken up independent responsibility for the completion of the projects and delivered on time and lived up to the expectations of Superiors and Customers.
- Headed-up and participated as a member of many successful creative teams over the years.
- Always achieved more than 90% of my target.
- No negative remarks about my quality of work from Superiors and Customers.
Worked as a freelancer from October 2006 to June 2007.
EXPERIENCE : 6 years.
EDUCATION
- M Sc Bioinformatics (first class) from the University of Madras.
- B Sc Biochemistry (distinction).
Obtained the Certificate of Proficiency for BSc Biochemistry from MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women.
Obtained the University 15th rank in Sanskrit in U.G.
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS office, Oracle, RDBMS, PERL, C++, HTML.
About Myself :
- A self-starter with good interpersonal skills.
- A team player with immense commitment and sincerity towards work.
- A multitasker who is able to handle multiple assignments in parallel under tight deadlines.

DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the details furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge.

Anuradha S Prakash