Proofreader- Temp

Job Title: Proofreader – temp/PT

Reports to: Editorial Manager

Location: Remote

FLSA:
Non-Exempt/Hourly

Department:
Art

The Proofreader is responsible for proofreading large, complex assessment projects published in both print and online formats, as well as proofreading a steady stream of product reprints, communications, Web content, and other types of content, both printed and electronic.

• Work with editors to identify and correct errors in written materials.
• Check each job for accuracy, page numbers, correct headers and footers, and correct type styles.
• Proofread long documents with multiple heading levels and many tables, figures, numerical data, and citations and references.
• Apply Chicago style and APA style guidelines and use common proofreader’s marks correctly and efficiently.
• Update Editorial Manager and shared project documents on job status.

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; promotes inclusiveness; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; nurtures inclusion and helps to promote diversity of thought, experiences and ideas amongst WPS employees and products.

Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem‑solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics, people and/or situations.

Communication: Communicates effectively with supervisors, team members, and WPS colleagues through a variety of channels; possesses strong written communication and reading comprehension skills.

Time Management: Effectively manages workflow of numerous projects and deliverables.

• Minimum BA/BS in English, social sciences, or related.
• Minimum three years’ experience as a proofreader, copy editor, technical editor or similar.
• Excellent command of the English language and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience centered around proofreading and quality control of printed materials and, to a lesser extent, electronic content.
• Experience with long documents with multiple heading levels and many tables, figures, and citations and references.
• Ability to maintain consistently high performance on complex publishing projects with multiple concurrent deliverables.
• Strong proofreading skills; use common proofreader’s marks correctly and efficiently.
• Experience with Microsoft Word track changes and Adobe Acrobat PDF markup.
• Proficiency with Macintosh.

• The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear others using a phone or online conferencing system.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is regularly required to walk and sit for prolonged periods.
• This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.

Hours: This is a non-exempt position.

Travel: 0%

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