The Sikh Research Institute seeks a skilled contract Content Editor to support its publishing and research from July-Dec 2026. The editor will refine and polish written content across multiple projects, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency with SikhRI's voice and standards, serving as a copyeditor and proofreader.
Deliverables
State of the Panth Reports: Comprehensive copyediting and proofreading of longform reports, including feedback on structure, clarity, and flow. Estimated 15–20 hours per report, 2 reports.
The Sikh History Project: Editing 2 longform articles for grammar, readability, and consistency; light editing of 12 shortform factsheets for flow. Estimated 3 hours per article, 30 minutes per factsheet.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience editing longform nonfiction, academic, or research-oriented content
- Strong command of grammar, style, and clarity
- Ability to preserve an author's voice while improving readability
- Familiarity with Sikh history, tradition, or related fields
- Familiarity with SikhRI content and voice
Engagement
This is a project-based contract role. The editor will be engaged on a per-deliverable basis with set payments made upon delivery.
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