Proofreader

Keurig Dr Pepper•Frisco, TX

1d•$62,500 - $70,000

About The Position

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking a proven Proofreader to support a phase of growth in capabilities, brand assignments, and creative excellence. The position is based in the Dallas, Texas area and reports to the Sr. Proofreader for KDP. The Proofreader works with print production, project management, creative, supplier, and cross-functional partners to ensure materials meet technical, brand, corporate, legal, regulatory, and FDA requirements. Work includes proofreading a range of print production materials and reviewing supplier proofs, source documents, labeling regulations, and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

At least 3 years of creative industry experience in proofreading, technical packaging proofing, or equivalent experience.
Bachelor's degree in Writing, Communications, Editing, or a related field.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
An entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, and bold approach to problem-solving.
Determination, courage, and ingenuity when facing obstacles, deadlines, ambiguity, and healthy conflict.
Ability to persuade senior stakeholders to embrace innovative, highly engaging, and sometimes risky work.
Conviction and willingness to advocate for groundbreaking ideas when persuasion fails.

Nice To Haves

Food and beverage industry experience.
Optimism, curiosity, and passion for continuous improvement.
An interest in beverages, brands, and creative work.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Print Producers, Project Managers, Associate Production Directors, print and premedia suppliers, and cross-functional partners to ensure material complies with technical requirements.
Evaluate and proofread print production items, including presentation decks, packaging, point-of-sale materials, collateral, and coupons, for spelling, grammar, style, sizing, color, placement, and consistency.
Review nutrition information, ingredient statements, promotional rules, logo brand equities, and, in some cases, translations for correct usage.
Review materials against source documents and corporate, legal, and regulatory/FDA guidelines.
Reject items lacking source documents or containing artwork errors so they can be resolved before release.
Troubleshoot and resolve non-compliance issues.
Review supplier proofs from premedia for accuracy against submitted files.
Monitor labeling regulations and develop and maintain standard operating procedures.
Stay current with industry best practices.