We have exciting opportunities available for freelance proofreaders. The ideal candidate is highly experienced in proofreading corporate communications. The position entails reading corporate annual reports, sustainability and CSR reports, and other corporate collateral, both print and digital. Duties also include proofreading and comparing financial statements, as well as ensuring the accuracy of financial charts and tables and design consistency. Proofreaders work in tandem with traffic coordinators, typesetters, project managers and production studio supervisors, and so must be able to communicate clearly and interact professionally.

Responsibilities:

• Proofread typeset layouts, website pages, Keynotes/PowerPoints, interactive multimedia and other formats
• Mark up copy using traditional proofreading symbols to indicate corrections and questions for typesetters, programmers, project managers and clients
• Read typeset copy against client-supplied manuscript to ensure that the first setting is complete and accurate
• Perform cold reads to correct for spelling, grammar, punctuation and stylistic consistency
• If available, apply client’s editorial style
• Proofread edits to ensure that all approved corrections / changes have been made
• Read website pages against final copy to ensure site content is complete and accurate
• Check typeset pages for design and type consistency, alignments, headers/footers, Table of Contents, pagination/folios, color accuracy, cover and spine copy, etc.
• Measure dimensions, spacing and positioning of page elements to verify adherence to specifications
• Slug printers’ proofs against released file for accuracy/version control
• Handle a high volume of work with pressing deadlines on a daily basis
• Manage the workload and set expectations for others involved in each project
• Fact-check information and raise flags about questionable/inconsistent information
• Document client editorial style

Requirements:

• Meticulous attention to detail and a high level of ownership of one’s work
• Track record of excellent proofreading work
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Command of American English spelling, grammar and punctuation rules and norms
• Working knowledge of British spelling, grammar and punctuation rules and norms a plus
• Working knowledge of a second or third language a plus
• Command of the Chicago Manual of Style; knowledge of AP style a plus
• Working knowledge of editorial style guides and style sheets in general
• Working knowledge of design specifications (i.e., spacing/picas, alignment, pt. size and weight, color, shading, etc.)
• Ability to understand/interpret financial charts and graphs
• Ability to communicate information effectively with team members while also working independently
• Good verbal communication skills: able to speak clearly; to listen and obtain clarification; and to respond to questions
• Ability to write legibly and informatively; and to read and interpret handwritten comments, including client markup
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Ability to follow policies and procedures
• Excellent organizational skills and common sense
• MS Office and Adobe Acrobat, Adobe CS5.5

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

COVID-19 considerations:
Only applicants who are fully vaccinated against COVID should apply.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10005: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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