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Joanne SaleJS

Joanne Sale

Editor, Proofreader & Project Manager

€347/day
London, GB
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Joanne

An international education publisher for 8 years, along with 20 years editorial freelancing experience. My professional skills include developing content strategy, adapting content, proofreading, development, line and copy editing, transcription and script production/review. I have lived and studied in the US, have a degree in US literature and worked on several American English titles, so American English is no obstacle for me.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Pearson Education
    Senior Content Developer
    EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
    July 2014 - August 2019 (5 years and 2 months)
    London, United Kingdom
    • Lead in content development of up to 10 print components simultaneously across different products.
    • Commissioning content, asset creation, managing audio/video development, Rights & Permissions clearance and managing design work.
    • Managing customer reviews of existing editions, using feedback to improve content and learning outcomes.
    • Lead role in the research and creation of specific product elements, ensuring implementation across all teams.
    • New product validation with users in 3 key international markets (interviews, focus groups, written reviews).
  • Pearson Education
    Publisher (Digital and print)
    EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
    July 2014 - July 2022 (8 years)
    Managing multiple digital and print products for global markets, through research and development, content strategy, production, build, user testing and validation. High interaction with a variety of stakeholders in an agile working environment. Currently leading development and build of a flagship, digital product focused on high stakes exam, with forecasts of £10m in revenue and ROI across 3 years. Owner of product content strategy and vision, overseeing content development, managing development edit of content, line editing, copy editing.
  • Upwork
    Freelance Editor
    PUBLISHING
    January 2008 - Today (18 years and 5 months)
    As a professional publisher and editor, I have brought over 100 titles to publication, working with clients across a wide range of topics (including Business, Marketing, Education and Teaching, Travel, Real Estate, Parenting, Yoga, Self Help, Training & Development, Coaching and Cooking to name a few!) I have 14 years of experience in developing, editing, proofreading and re-writing content for both print and eBooks, as well as formatting interior content for Kindle and print publishing I have successfully edited and formatted 25+ fiction and non fiction eBooks for clients for KDP publishing (across print and digital formats). I have also worked across a wider range of materials, editing content for websites, articles, brochures, academic papers, presentations, reports and blog posts, training courses and blog posts.
    Proofreading editing development editing copy editing line editing

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Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in American Studies, 2:1
    Hull University
    1999
    American Literature, Focus on African American Literature

Certifications

  • Global Coaching Certification
    Level 4 IAPC&M
    Life coaching Business Coaching

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