Copy Editor, Science

2 days ago

Brooklyn, New York, United States Amplify Full time $75,000 - $80,000 per year

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit

Job Description Summary:

We are looking for a Copy Editor, Science, to review and improve our materials in collaboration with other teams (e.g., curriculum, product, design, Amplify Editorial). You will join the copy editing team and serve as the final eyes on our content; you will be responsible for editing and proofreading elementary and middle school science curricula and other materials, both print and digital. The copy editing team sits within the science curriculum team, and this role reports directly to the Copy Editor, Manager, Science.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Copy edit and proofread curricula and other relevant materials (both print and digital components) to ensure material is grammatically correct, cohesive, and concise.
  • Collaborate with writers to understand their intended meaning and improve on the clarity of text.
  • Identify inconsistent or unsuitable (e.g., too complex for the grade level) content and raise those and any other content concerns for resolve.
  • Check the accuracy of details such as page references and material/resource references.
  • Align all text to reflect in-house styles and guidelines.
  • Alert manager of any editorial questions and help to facilitate the decision-making process.
  • Ensure that deliverables are on time and team documentation is kept up to date (e.g., tracking sheets).
  • Assist with development of the style guide and other documentation in collaboration with manager and team, as assigned.
  • Actively engage in daily team stand-ups.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 4+ years of copy editing experience with a track record of producing clean documents on time
  • Experience editing print and digital curricular materials
  • Impeccable grasp of grammar rules
  • Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th ed.
  • Ability to apply established guidelines consistently
  • Familiarity with content management platforms, Google Suite, and Adobe

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of elementary and middle school science products
  • Outstanding communication skills and experience working collaboratively with team members, including other copy editors, writers, reviewers, graphic designers, and managers
  • Experience with Amplify Classroom or Desmos
  • Experience copy editing science material for K–8 students
  • Ability to work with different authors and edit for different audiences
  • Ability to wordsmith (rewrite sentences) to improve tone and readability while preserving the original meaning

What we offer:

Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a 401(k) plan, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross salary range for this role is $75,000 - $80,000. This role is eligible to earn an annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email .

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If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.

Amplify is an E-Verify participant.

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