Proofreader; On-call

Job Summary

Location:

100% Remote (US-based)

Schedule:

Part-time / Freelance (On-call basis with fluctuating hours; must be reachable and responsive between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM CST). Duration:
September 8th, 2026 - Early/Mid-November 2026.

Hours:

Freelance (Hours fluctuate; up to 40 hours per week during peak periods, but no hours are guaranteed post-training).

Compensation: $30.00 - $32.00 / hr (W2).

We are a leading global professional services firm seeking experienced Proofreaders/Quality Assurance Specialists to support a surge in work volume during our peak seasonal business period. This seasonal freelance role plays a vital part in producing high-quality, accurate client-facing materials and communications.

• Proofread regulated content and graphics: review and edit employee-facing documents for spelling, grammar, punctuation, clarity, and consistency; meticulously audit charts, graphs, and tables.
• Adhere to client-specific style guides, regulatory compliance standards, and internal editorial guidelines.
• Follow precise workflows: execute reviews per step-by-step instructions; finalize, label, and log files within the project management system to ensure they are searchable.
• Manage shifting priorities: work quickly and accurately under tight deadlines.
• Maintain autonomy: complete the two-week training program and then operate independently, using training resources to resolve daily questions.

• Minimum 2 years of professional editing and/or proofreading experience.
• Excellent command of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style usage.
• Exceptional attention to detail, especially regarding strict file-labeling and saving protocols.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to meet rapid turnaround times (often 1-2 hours from receipt).
• Must have access to a reliable, personal laptop or desktop computer to work from.
• Flexible availability to handle both low-hour weeks and peak weeks (up to 40 hours, including occasional weekends) without capped hourly constraints.

• Experience proofing materials in employee benefits, insurance, or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with collaborative editing and markup tools (Adobe Acrobat PDF markups, Microsoft Word Track Changes).

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings.
• Short-term disability.
• 401 K plan (eligibility required).

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

We comply with applicable law; for example, it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment.