Job Description

Copyeditor / Proofreader
Work Location – Dallas TX 75202
Positions Requested – 1
Hours per Day - 8
Hours per Week - 40
Total Hours – 3-year contract
US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Project

• Copyeditor/proofreader: The Copyeditor/proofreader is responsible for reviewing all creative, including but not limited to digital, print, and video assets.
• This person acts as a client brand ambassador applying brand, legal, and style guidelines across all channels as well as a grammar expert fixing syntax, punctuation, and spelling errors.
• The copyeditor/proofreader is committed to producing high-quality deliverables that provide an optimal reader experience.

Primary responsibilities

• Study internal processes and guidelines to apply current style and usage, advocating client content standards.
• Provide relevant editorial feedback at various stages of a project.
• Manage a variety of projects (short and long) and shift priorities as needed.
• Attend status meetings and prepare for pipeline work and potential overlaps.
• Document unique procedures or projects to help cross-train editorial teammates.

Core competencies & requirements

• Three to five years of proofreading experience required; editing experience a plus.
• Agency and/or studio experience preferred.
• Organized, self-starter, and solutions-oriented.
• Skilled communicator able to articulate project needs and challenges.
• Excellent attention to detail and deep knowledge of grammar and style.
• Flexible and agile when timelines or objectives shift.
• Diplomatic and collaborative spirit when working with colleagues.
• Comfortable contributing ideas to optimize procedures.
• Proficient in MS Word (Track Changes) and Adobe Acrobat Pro (Text Markup Tool).
• Experience with ProofHQ (Workfront) or other online proofing tool.
• Experience with a project management system (e.g., Workfront, Wrike, Trello, monday.com).
• Technical, instructional, or procedural writing experience a plus.

Pay Range: $30 - $42

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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