Proofreader

K2 Services • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

A Proofreader reviews legal and marketing documents and performs proofreading and occasional document-processing tasks with a high degree of accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail. The role serves as a resource for grammar, spelling, and current usage questions, and may also handle document-processing and quality-check projects. The Proofreader is expected to work through complex document markups and instructions in a timely manner, maintain confidential information, use sound judgment when editing, and follow corporate brand guidelines. The position may require overtime or a shift change to accommodate firm needs.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of proofreading experience.
• Fundamental-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of proofreading marks and procedures.
• Experience with legal terminology and a variety of citation and brief formats used in legal work.
• Knowledge of current formats and citation protocols, including The Chicago Manual of Style, The Bluebook, and California Style Manual.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including expert knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to work through complex document markups and instructions in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain information in strict confidence.
• Sound judgment and the ability to make common-sense editing decisions.
• Experience following and memorizing corporate brand guidelines.
• Knowledge of the AP Stylebook.
• Ability to take direction from designers and writers.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Copywriting experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Proofread documents for typing, spelling, grammar, syntax, punctuation, and formatting errors.
• Serve as a resource for questions about grammar, spelling, and current usage.
• Update entries in the electronic job submission and workflow tracking system.
• Handle additional document-processing and quality-check projects as assigned.
• Proofread internal and external marketing materials, including brochures, pitch books, and biographies.
• Maintain information in strict confidence and make sound editing decisions.
• Follow corporate brand guidelines.
• Work through complex document markups and instructions in a timely manner.
• Take direction from designers and writers.
• Work overtime or change shifts as needed to accommodate firm requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed