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Inizio Evoke

Copy Supervisor

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

Write and refine persuasive, compliant content , translating complex scientific data into ... A meticulous editor , ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency in all content. * A collaborative ...

Inizio Evoke

Copy Supervisor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Write and refine persuasive, compliant content , translating complex scientific data into ... A meticulous editor , ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency in all content. * A collaborative ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for scientific copy editor in California is $28.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.83 and $31.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Scientific Copy Editor should possess a strong command of scientific terminology, impeccable grammar, and attention to detail, typically supported by a degree in science, English, or related fields. Familiarity with editing tools like Microsoft Word, reference management software, and style guides such as AMA, APA, or Chicago Manual is often required. Excellent communication, time management, and the ability to provide constructive feedback help set top performers apart. These skills ensure the accuracy and clarity of scientific content, enhancing the quality and credibility of published research.

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A Scientific Copy Editor reviews and refines scientific manuscripts, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to style guidelines. They correct grammar, punctuation, and formatting while also checking for consistency in terminology and data presentation. Additionally, they may verify references, improve readability, and ensure compliance with publisher or journal requirements. Their role is essential in maintaining the integrity and professionalism of scientific publications.

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Scientific Copy Editors commonly work on peer-reviewed journal articles, research manuscripts, grant proposals, clinical trial reports, and textbooks. They ensure that each document adheres to specific formatting requirements and style guides, while also checking for consistency and clarity. Collaborating closely with authors, researchers, and journal editorial teams, copy editors play a key role in readying content for publication. This variety provides valuable exposure to cutting-edge research across disciplines and helps develop specialized expertise.

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IVR Audio and Localization Specialist

PTP

Sacramento, CA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Job Description
PTP is a fast-growing system integrator that offers strategic Customer Experience (CX) solutions to our clients. We are looking for a IVR Audio and Localization Specialist to help us design and deliver CX solutions that provide our clients with a beautiful customer journey that achieves results. At PTP we value aptitude and creativity as well as experience. We are a diverse organization and are looking for bright, passionate, and committed professionals who strive to be the best at what they do.
Responsibilities
  • Manage a large corpus of multilingual audio IVR prompts.
  • QA, edit and post-process multi-lingual audio files.
  • Manage voice talent and localization vendor relationships including scheduling, remote coaching of recording sessions all over the world, preparing localization orders, coordinating feedback between the vendors and the PTP team, managing an IVR Style Guide and maintaining glossaries of vocabularies.
  • Help gather customer requirements and assist with human/computer IVR dialogue design and localization.

Requirements
  • Strong background in linguistics and the principles of conversational dialogue
  • Close attention to detail at the level of a copy editor. Rigorous attention to diacritical marks and spelling is a must.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to formulate questions to the vendors in a manner that will be easy for them to understand and answer.
  • Solid experience working with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
  • Flexibility regarding ability to attend conference calls at odd hours.

Desired
  • Fluency in non-English languages
  • IVR (VUI) design experience
  • Library science/cataloging experience
  • Copy editing experience
  • Audio editing experience
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Headquarters location

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Year founded

2004

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