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Lexicographer

Summary

Join our content team for Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com as a full-time lexicographer to create and edit reference materials accessed by users around the world. This is a full-time remote position for candidates in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Linguistics or a closely related field
• Impeccable knowledge of English grammar and the International Phonetics Alphabet
• Superior writing and editing skills
• Ability to adjust to in-house style guidelines
• Familiarity working with the Chicago Manual of Style
• Previous lexicography experience is a plus
• Outstanding written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of age groups
• Ability to be efficient and organized while working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Can-do attitude with an openness to others' ideas and a strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Create and revise definitions in dictionary and thesaurus entries
• Create and revise IPA transcriptions and phonetic respellings of head words that appear in the dictionary
• Research and write etymologies
• Write editorial notes to explain the correct usage of words
• Craft example sentences that illustrate the correct usage of words
• Find fun and creative words that can be used for the Word of the Day and Synonym of the Day
• Work with our team of content writers, voice talent, illustrators, and more to ensure dictionary and thesaurus entries are accurate, fun, and engaging