Proofreader

HealthFirst•New York, NY

3d•$61,300 - $99,620

About The Position

The Proofreader, a member of the Copy Team, proofs and edits a wide range of promotional, brand, and business-related content written for a multicultural and multifaceted audience. The Proofreader ensures that all materials are grammatically correct, factually accurate, brand-consistent, and culturally appropriate. The Proofreader will work on a variety of assets—from TV scripts and print ads to correspondence letters and member handbooks—helping to ensure that Healthfirst’s voice is clear, compelling, and consistent across all channels.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
A minimum of four years of proofreading experience in a marketing, communications, or creative agency setting.
A strong command of grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and editorial best practices.
Proficient time-management skills to meet high volumes of work and tight deadlines.
Working knowledge of AP and Chicago styles.
Organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree
Experience proofing content tailored to diverse, multicultural audiences and professionals.
Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) or digital project management tools and platforms.
Employment in regulated industries such as health insurance, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or finance.

Responsibilities

Proof and edit marketing materials and business correspondence—brochures, flyers, ads, direct mail, radio and TV scripts, handbooks, guides, emails, letters, and more—for clarity, grammar, spelling, punctuation, accuracy, and consistency.
Use proprietary content tools to work with legal disclaimers, citations, signatures, compliance language, and more.
Ensure content aligns with Healthfirst's brand standards, voice, style guidelines, and reading-level requirements.
Collaborate with marketers, designers, copywriters, editors, project managers, and health insurance professionals across the enterprise to ensure timely delivery of high-quality content.
Meet deadlines, maintain version control, and manage feedback implementation in a fast-paced environment.
Cover for other proofreaders as needed.
Support additional copy tasks or quality assurance projects as needed.