Proofreader

Notified • El Segundo, CA

15d • $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

Notified, is hiring a Proofreader on our global Editorial team. Enjoy a hybrid work schedule with office days on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work from home on Monday and Friday. We are filling this position in our office located at 2321 Rosecrans Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245. The shift will be 11:30a – 8:00p PT.
Compensation: $25.00 per hour
As a Proofreader on the global Editorial Team, you will report to a Team Lead and will play a key role in helping drive clients’ PR distribution services. You will review and format clients’ press releases under pressing deadlines and distribute them via their global network to journalists, terminals and websites. This position involves high concentration in editing and customer service. While this position does not offer original writing skills, there are opportunities to specialize in areas around newswire distribution and provide consultation to our clients. GlobeNewswire clients range from C-Suite executives to PR professionals, across multiple industries. We service both PR and IR companies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field required. Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for education requirements.
• 1-2 years of professional experience required (previous newswire experience a plus).
• Customer service experience in a fast-paced environment required.
• Projects self-confidence, enthusiasm, and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills.
• The ability to maintain focus in stressful situations.
• Exceptional time-management skills, ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work occasional overtime during high volume periods.
• Required to work occasional weekend on call shifts, holidays and occasional remote monitoring shifts outside your typical schedule each year.

Responsibilities

• Review clients’ press releases for grammatical errors, spelling errors, and inconsistencies. Does not involve fact-checking.
• Format press releases to match the client’s original version as closely as possible.
• Support clients with a range of requests and enquiries via phone and email.
• Assist with our clients’ regulatory needs, such as SEDAR and EDGAR filing.
• Assist with our clients’ account maintenance, such as managing email lists, adding new users and accounts, and managing multimedia libraries.
• Embraces collaborating with teammates and across departments.
• Knowledge of other Notified products.
• Act as our clients’ primary contact, supporting our clients’ administrative and consultative needs in addition to press release service requests.

Benefits

• Global collaboration with team members in 17 countries
• Opportunities to innovate and grow!
• Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs
• Quarterly recognition awards
• Flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays
• Diversity is celebrated and supported inclusive Employee Resource Groups
• Curated learning libraries offering over 8,000 free courses supporting your business and technical acumen

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees