Freelance French Language Professionals (Academic Editing)

This is a remote position.

We are seeking experienced freelance French language professionals to support our open-access scholarly publishing programme on a project-by-project basis.

Freelance services required

• Pre-editing (formatting, compliance, completeness checks)
  
• Copy-editing (language, grammar, clarity, style)
  
• Substantive editing (structural and scholarly refinement)
  
• Proofreading (final checks after typesetting)

Requirements Requirements

• Native or near-native command of French (African)
  
• Proven experience in academic or scholarly editing (journals, books, theses)
  
• Strong knowledge of academic referencing styles (APA, Chicago, Vancouver, etc.)
  
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently
  
• Sensitivity to scholarly voice and disciplinary conventions
  

Benefits

Application process

Submit your CV, cover letter, and two samples of academic editing in French to [insert email address]. Indicate your subject expertise and availability.

A short skills test will be sent to shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.