Minutes Solutions is a professional 3rd party minute taking company that has been in business since 2014. All of our staff are professionally trained and highly experienced in taking succinct, accurate, and consistent minutes. Through our virtual solutions, we are able to work with clients globally, for any type of meeting.
Position: Editor
Hours: Freelance, 10-20 hours/week
Start Date: As soon as possible
Minutes Solutions, a rapidly growing professional minute-taking and transcription company in Toronto, is seeking an experienced editor to edit formal documents and return them within 48 hours.
We specialize in taking formal minutes for a variety of industries and organizations, including corporations, condominium boards, associations, and non-profits.
Our editors provide guidance to minute takers on what to include in minutes and how to handle challenging situations or topics. A keen eye for detail, combined with an ability to work quickly and meet tight deadlines, is necessary!
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of professional editing experience
- Strong understanding of the principles of non-fiction writing and editing
- Strong editorial judgment – e.g., experience with valid fact-checking techniques; ability to recognize libelous language and how to correct it
- Diplomatic, with the ability to communicate clearly and constructively
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a sense of urgency and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Strong prioritization skills and ability to respond quickly to communications
- Previous experience with condo boards and/or board meetings is an asset
- Excellent grounding in correct grammar and syntax
- Understanding of layout principles, eye for correct formatting
- Proficient with Microsoft Word
- Laptop and ability to work remotely required
- Flexible schedule with daytime availability required
- Bilingual editing capability is a strong asset (English and French)
- Paid training for the first 6 – 12 weeks starting at $18/hour
Application Process
Please submit your resume along with a detailed cover letter describing your relevant experience to ashley@minutessolutions.com. Applications will be considered immediately.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.