Freelance Editorial & Manuscript Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented freelance editorial and manuscript assistant to help finalize a privately commissioned family biography and its companion cookbook. The role is fully remote and involves polishing the documents to professional publishing standards using Microsoft Word.

Key responsibilities

• Apply precise find‑and‑replace corrections throughout the manuscript according to the master checklist.
• Review and adjust heading styles, font consistency, line spacing, and paragraph alignment to ensure uniform formatting.
• Format photo captions, verify correct image placement, and adjust layout as needed.
• Check that Arabic and Urdu text render correctly in right‑to‑left mode without making any translations.
• Set the document to the specified print dimensions and prepare a clean, print‑ready file.

Required profile

• Current university student or graduate (within the last three years) from a reputable institution.
• Academic background in English Literature, Linguistics, Journalism, History, or a related discipline.
• Near‑native proficiency in English and strong command of Urdu.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow detailed instructions accurately.
• Reliable, responsive communication and a commitment to meeting deadlines.