Proofreader, Advertising Agency

Proofreader, Advertising Agency, Contract

We are recruiting for a temp Proofreader to work on-call, on-site for an advertising agency in Jacksonville, FL.

The Temp Proofreader must have experience proofreading advertising collateral. He or she will review materials for accurate use of grammar and content along with reviewing to ensure style and language are compliant with client requirements and regulatory guidelines.

This individual will work closely with traffic managers and graphic designers. The ideal candidate will be available to work hourly, on-call on-site in Jacksonville, FL and one to two weeks annually.

• Accuracy of spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax and context
• Accuracy of references and other data
• Compliance with client, brand and regulatory guidelines
• Consistency and accuracy of layout components
• Overall sense, continuity, consistency, clarity and presentation
• Ensures all deadlines are met
• Interacts with the Account and Creative teams to resolve issues, negotiate revisions and verify information whenever necessary
• Ability to accurately review complex materials with excellent attention to detail
• Must have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent project management skills, highly organized and ability to multitask effectively, without losing accuracy or detail-orientation
• Excellent team player with good interpersonal skills
• Operates effectively and with flexibility in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Must have background in and knowledge of advertising/marketing collateral

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Writing, Journalism or Communications
• Minimum 2+ years of professional proofreading experience, preferably in advertising agency
• Ability to work well under pressure, multitask, re-prioritize and adhere to deadlines
• Ability to identify resources (Internet, reference materials, etc.) to resolve queries
• Excellent planning and organizational skills

Pre-Employment Screening may include some or all of the following:
Credit Check, Criminal Background Check, Past Employment Verification, Social Security Verification and Drug Screen (after offer of employment is extended and before start date). Company is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran’s status or status as a protected veteran.