Job Description

About us

Straive Private Limited (Erstwhile LearningMate Solutions Pvt. Ltd) is is a global leader in data analytics and AI operationalization, helping enterprises embed advanced AI and data capabilities into core business workflows to deliver measurable business outcomes and ROI. With a workforce of ~20,000 professionals serving 350+clients across 30+ markets, Straive combines technical scale with deep domain expertise. A key differentiator is its network of over 6,000 subject matter experts who specialize in managing and enriching complex, unstructured data—enabling organizations to build AI systems grounded in accuracy, context, and business relevance. The company continues to earn recognition from leading industry analysts and was recently named a Leader in AIM’s 2026 Generative AI and Data Engineering PeMa Quadrants. Backed by EQT — a purpose-driven global investment organization which was ranked among the world’s leading private equity firms by PEI in 2025 — Straive is positioned as a high-value alternative to traditional IT services providers, combining domain-led intelligence with AI execution at scale.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Senior Copy Editor to join our dynamic team. The main purpose of the Senior Copy Editor role is to work alongside subject matter experts, media specialists, and learning designers to deliver editorial quality assurance of online educational content for the Penn Foster Group (PFG). Your primary duty will be to edit, copyedit, and proofread EdTech content while adhering to PFG’s quality standards, style guides, editorial policies, and brand requirements. You may also be required to conduct quality assurance of editing and proofreading work performed by other editors within the copy editing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread written content according to PFG’s quality frameworks, brand standards, and style guides, focusing on:

-Grammar, punctuation, and spelling

- Voice, tone, and writing style

-Logic, accuracy, and consistency across course content

-Comprehension and readability for an American English audience of different ages and      education levels

-Formatting, layout, and structure

-Fact-checking, when needed

             -Inclusive, equitable language and accessibility requirements

-Academic integrity and alignment with subject matter

• Conduct quality assurance of team members’ work to ensure quality standards are met, and provide feedback to the Lead Copy Editor to address any areas for improvement.

• Receive and implement feedback based on client requirements and content aims. 

• Edit work directly on PFG’s learning management system (LMS) when required, ensuring no errors are introduced.

• Multitask and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while upholding the required quality standards.

• Collaborate proactively with cross-regional and cross-functional teams to ensure the achievement of project outcomes and quality standards. 

• Communicate effectively with the project management team on time and deadline expectations and the status of work.

• Adopt a learning mindset and be willing to share your knowledge and editing best practices with the team.

Key Tech Stack & Skills

Required:

• Previous editing, copyediting, and proofreading experience

• Prior work experience with academic publishers and in the K-12 domain is preferred.

• Excellent written skills, including thorough knowledge of grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuation, and comfort working in American English.

• Ability to accurately reference style guides, particularly the Chicago Manual of Style.

• Meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.

• Highly skilled in using Adobe Acrobat Pro and GSuite.

• Good understanding of end-to-end content creation and how your work fits into the final course product.

• Strong organizational skills focused on project- and time-management. Experience in using a project management system like ClickUp or Asana is a plus. 

• Excellent communication skills to facilitate active involvement in meetings and collaboration opportunities across teams, both in person and online.

• An open, inclusive approach to working with people from different cultures and diverse backgrounds.

Required Education & Experience

• Master's degree in English, journalism, publishing, law, or similar field

• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience working in an editing or proofreading role, preferably in the education or EdTech space

Recognitions & Achievements

● We have been recognized as a Star Performer in Data & AI Services Specialists - Everest’s North America PEAK Matrix 2025, and as a Leader in AIM’s Pema Quadrant of Agentic AI Service Providers - 2025.

● In Nov 2023, Straive acquired Gramener, an award-winning, design-led data science company, enhancing our data, analytics, and AI capabilities. In June 2025, we acquired SG Analytics, a leading provider of AI-powered insights and contextual analytics services.

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"Straive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status."