Location: Remote, in the US
Job Type: Freelance/Ad Hoc Bench
Compensation Range: $30.00 – $40.00 W2/hour
Our delivery team is building a Bench Team for various client needs and projects. This role requires both Proofreading and Copyediting experience. This role is ad hoc, project based and paid on a W2 hourly basis. This role is fully remote but requires someone in the US with flexible time zone hours.
This person reads and provides comments on all Studio projects including but not limited to print, digital/web and writing projects.
Responsibilities:
Accuracy of references, web addresses, phone numbers, footnotes etc.
Compliance with brand guidelines.
Consistency and accuracy of layout components (spacing, capitalization, etc.).
Ensures all client annotations are understood and addressed as necessary.
Copyediting assistance to improve content and readability.
Provides final sign off for proofreading of projects prior to client release.
Adheres to Studio standard operating procedures and workflows.
Qualifications:
BA in Communications, Journalism or English (or equivalent).
Five + years of professional level proofreading experience.
Corporate or in-house advertising agency experience.
Project Management tool experience (Workfront or similar tool).
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
Experience with AP and/or Chicago Manual of Style and standard proofreading marks.
Clear and concise edits and/or recommendations.
Mastery of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and context.
Ability to apply proofreading best practices.
Communicates clearly and promptly with Content Team Lead and Studio staff.
Closely collaborates with designers and writers.
Operates effectively in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to prioritize tasks/projects according to clients’ needs.
Excellent eye for design consistency and layout.
Team player with excellent relationship and team-building skills.
