Proofreader

Are you a sharp, detail-oriented wordsmith with a passion for textual precision and editorial excellence? We are seeking a skilled Professional Proofreader to join our operations team in a fully remote capacity! This focused, part-time opportunity offers 20 hours per week with highly desirable afternoon shift options, making it the perfect role for a disciplined editor looking to balance their schedule while supporting high-quality corporate communications.

In this vital role, you will protect brand integrity by meticulously reviewing written and digital assets against strict stylistic guidelines. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, possess an exceptional command of the English language, and love the quiet satisfaction of catching a misplaced comma or formatting error, this contract assignment is a fantastic way to showcase your editorial talents.

salary: $29.99 - $30 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 12 PM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Position Summary: Review, polish, and verify written and electronic communications to eliminate grammatical, spelling, and structural flaws. This fast-paced, production-focused role ensures that all typeset content completely aligns with original manuscripts and strict client copywriting style guides.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and correct electronic and written documents for spelling, layout formatting, syntax, and punctuation errors.
• Conduct meticulous side-by-side comparisons of final typeset drafts against original copy to guarantee flawless matching.
• Audit text for narrative style, overall readability, and absolute compliance with client-specific Copywriting Style Guides.
• Verify that all requested modifications, revisions, and internal corrections have been executed perfectly before final submission.
• Utilize Adobe Acrobat and MS Word editing tools to clearly annotate, markup, and track changes on documents.
• Coordinate and facilitate smooth collaborative reviews between internal team members utilizing the TFS software application.

Requirements:

• Proven professional experience in copyediting, proofreading, or a closely related publishing fields.
• Exceptional mastery of English grammar, editing notation, and various corporate copywriting layouts.
• High technical proficiency annotating digital documents in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Word.
• Direct experience utilizing workflow tracking software (prior TFS application usage is a plus).

Skills

• corrections

• electronic communications
• formatting

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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