Copy Editing Support
Quick answer
UN Women is seeking a remote, mid-level Copy Editing Support volunteer to finalize technical knowledge products for their Women Count programme.
- Role
- Copy Editing Support
- Organization
- UN Women (Women Count programme)
- Location
- United States of America (Remote)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
UN Women's Women Count programme is seeking an online volunteer to provide expert copy editing, proofreading, and formatting support for three key technical knowledge products. The role involves ensuring language consistency, adherence to UN editorial guidelines, and applying specific branding to guidance documents and reports. This project supports the global effort to improve gender data availability and empower women through evidence-based policy.
What you'll do
- Perform copyediting to ensure adherence to UN Women editorial guidelines.
- Proofread documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style consistency.
- Format Word documents according to Women Count branding requirements.
- Edit three specific technical knowledge products totaling approximately 53,000 words.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field.
- At least three years of relevant professional experience.
- Strong editorial and copyediting capabilities.
- Familiarity with UN style guides is highly preferred.
- Graphic design skills are considered a desirable asset.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Opportunity to contribute to a global UN gender equality initiative.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, this is an online volunteer opportunity, meaning it can be completed remotely from the United States of America.
Is there compensation for this role?
This is an online volunteer position and does not offer financial compensation.
What are the core qualifications for this role?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field and possess at least three years of relevant editorial experience.
What specifically will I be editing?
The volunteer will be responsible for copyediting, proofreading, and formatting three specific technical knowledge products related to gender data and SDG monitoring.
How to apply
Apply directly on UN Women (Women Count programme)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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