Proofreader (Remote) Jobs

Location: Remote

Job Type: Contract

Compensation Range: $35 - 45 per hour

We are looking for a detail-oriented Proofreader for our client in the healthcare space. As a Proofreader you will ensure that all materials reflect the highest level of quality, readability and alignment with brand tone and voice standards. This role is responsible for error-free quality, consistent and accurate materials.

The ideal candidate must exhibit proficient editing/proofreading skills, deadline sensitivity, autonomy and teamwork in completing assigned projects and tasks. In addition, a basic knowledge of scientific messaging is needed to ensure final materials are accurate, clear, consistent, and impactful.

Responsibilities:

• Overall continuity, consistency, clarity and presentation.
• Proof content, impose consistent styles and reword or rewrite work as needed to ensure perfect execution in all media and platforms.
• Communicate clearly and promptly with manager and in-house agency staff.
• Accuracy of spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax and context.
• Maintain strict adherence to deadlines.
• Leverage research and data to inform execution.
• Embrace the notion every project is an opportunity to make an impact.
• Ensure brand messaging guidelines and directives are met.
• Suggest changes, verify links, sources and correct grammar and punctuation to prepare the work for client presentation and publication.
• Ensure that graphics and illustrations are correctly captioned and referred to in the text.
• Provide proofreading and editorial perspective to deliver copy that meets project specifications.
• Consistency and accuracy of layout components (spacing, capitalization, etc.).
• Deliver completed and error-free copy.
• Follow a style checklist to ensure consistency in trademarks, hyphenation, capitalization, formatting of references, etc.
• Collaborate with project management team as needed for specific project objectives.
• Ensure consistent voice and tone.
• Provide proofreading signoff on projects at final release to ensure accuracy.
• Create and update proofreading best practices and consultation guides.
• Ensure all client, legal and compliance annotations are correctly interpreted and addressed.
• Read and comment as needed to ensure:
• Validate copy meets legal guidelines.
• Adhere to departmental standard operating procedures and workflows.
• Correct usage and presentation of company and brand trademarks and logos.
• Compliance with brand guidelines.
• Accuracy of references, web links/addresses, phone numbers and other data.

Qualifications:

• Writing (2 years of experience is preferred)
• Ability to state opinions clearly and verbally describe purpose of edits.
• Proficiency in AP and/or Chicago Manual of Style and standard proofreading marks.
• Ability to operate calmly and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to project manage/traffic personal workload with minimal supervision.
• Skills:
• Highly organized and effective planner.
• Highly developed emotional intelligence and culture building skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Team player with expert relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of editing applications in multichannel marketing applications.
• Minimum of two years of professional-level copy editor/proofreading experience.
• Adept at embracing and consistently deploying brand voice and tone
• Annotations (2 years of experience is preferred)
• Outstanding quality control practices.
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in English or journalism.
• Directly related external or in-house agency experience.
• Excellent eye for design consistency.
• Citations (2 years of experience is preferred)
• Editing (2 years of experience is preferred)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat or equivalent.

JOBID: 1005620

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At Cella, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Cella's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Cella representative for more information.