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Katie Saffren
Our client, a global Biotech Research provider, is looking for a Proofreader to join their team. As a Proofreader, you will be responsible for ensuring that all materials reflect the highest level of quality, readability and alignment with brand tone and voice standards. The Proofreader ensures grammatical, legal and factual accuracy in all copy. This role is responsible for error-free quality, consistent and accurate materials. The Proofreader must exhibit proficient editing/proofreading skills, outstanding attention to detail, deadline sensitivity, autonomy and teamwork in completing assigned projects and tasks. In addition, a basic knowledge of scientific messaging is needed to ensure final materials are accurate, clear, consistent, and impactful.
Key Responsibilities:
Copyeditor
Proof content, impose consistent styles and reword or rewrite work as needed to improve readability
Suggest changes, verify links, sources and correct grammar and punctuation to prepare the work for client presentation and publication
Edit according to project specifications
Code copy for design features, such as hierarchy of headings, to instruct the production team
Ensure that graphics and illustrations are correctly captioned and referred to in the text
Collaborate with project management team as needed for specific project objectives
Ensure all editing results in a consistent voice and tone across all copy and is in alignment with the brand tone and voice standards
Edit and be accountable for the final review of writing assets
Ensure brand messaging guidelines and directives are embraced and adhered to in all executions
Become familiar with legal guidelines to expedite approval process
Deliver edited, complete and error-free copy
Proofreader
Read and provide comment on all advertising and promotional projects to ensure:
Accuracy of spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax and context
Accuracy of references, web addresses, phone numbers and other data
Compliance with brand guidelines
Correct usage and presentation of company and brand trademarks and logos
Consistency and accuracy of layout components (spacing, capitalization, etc.)
Overall continuity, consistency, clarity and presentation
Proofread design and copywriting projects in a variety of print and digital mediums
Ensure all client, legal and compliance annotations are correctly interpreted and addressed
Follow a style checklist to ensure consistency in trademarks, hyphenation, capitalization, formatting of references, etc.
Provide proofreading signoff on projects at final release to ensure accuracy.
Maintain strict adherence to deadlines
Train new hires on proofreading procedures
Create and update proofreading best practices and consultation guides
Adhere to departmental standard operating procedures and workflows
Understand clients’ products, audiences and business objectives and ensure copy is accurate and effective
Interact with project managers to resolve issues, negotiate revisions and verify information whenever necessary
Communicate clearly and promptly with manager and studio staff
Closely collaborate with designers
Actively learn new techniques to be more proficient in editing skills
Leverage research and data to inform editing executions
Be pragmatic with editing executions always keeping eye on the project objectives
Embrace the notion every project is an opportunity to make an impact
Skills and Knowledge Required:
Proficient expertise in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
Proficiency in AP and/or Chicago Manual of Style and standard proofreading marks
Understanding of editing applications in multichannel marketing applications
Outstanding quality control practices
Highly developed emotional intelligence and culture building skills
Ability to project manage/traffic personal workload with minimal supervision
Ability to state opinions clearly and verbally describe purpose of edits
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Highly organized and multitasks effectively
Excellent eye for design consistency
Strong written communication skills
Team player with excellent relationship-building skills
Adept at embracing brand voice and tone then deploying consistently
Education/Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in English or journalism
Minimum of two years of professional-level copy editor/proofreading experience required
External or in-house agency experience required
Juno is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company is committed to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. It’s expected that all employees are aware of this policy and that they create an environment that’s sensitive and respectful to all individuals.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Writing/Editing
Industries
Biotechnology Research
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