Proofreader
Role Summary
The Proofreader position is a tactical role that performs proofreading on a variety of marketing materials, including collateral, direct mail, email and websites. The incumbent must possess a strong knowledge of the AP Style Guide, American English grammar, punctuation, spelling and the financial services sector. Must be detailed oriented, have hands-on experience in a communications environment coordinating multiple projects, and understand print and digital writing best practices. The individual must also possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Job Responsibilities:
The role primarily focuses on the following goals and objectives:
- Proofread all communications materials to ensure they are error free
- Advise writers, design team, work flow, and business partners with regards to QA standards
- Assure consistency across all written retirement materials
- Understand and support implementation of WCAG standards and best practices across channels
- Proactively manage project deliverables ensuring projects deliver on time
- Gain an understanding of and support adherence to Prudential and client style guides
- Ability to copyedit is a plus
Main hours will be Monday to Friday 11am to 7pm.
Travel to the US may be required.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years proofreading experience, preferably within financial services
- Detail oriented with an understanding that proofing goes beyond checking spelling and grammar
- Understanding of WCAG requirements a plus
- Understanding of best practices across delivery channels
- Extensive working knowledge of software programs such as Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft products. Knowledge of Adobe CC and ability to make small edits a plus.
- A high standard of visual and editorial judgment based on substantial experience gained in communications environment
- A high level of interpersonal skills as well as the ability to advise stakeholders
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and to balance often conflicting demands