Job Board >> Freelance Proofreaders
| Company Name | Paladin Staff |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago Loop, IL |
| Date Posted | 11, Wednesday 2012 |
| Category | Editor |
| Listing Type | Hourly Rate |
Description
Our client, a full-service advertising agency in the Chicago loop, is in search of a freelance proofreader. We're looking for the kind of person who can't read a menu, sign or magazine without finding mistakes, with at least two years of experience copy editing long and short copy, and page layouts.
It's not enough to know the difference between its and it's. Our client needs somebody who's buttoned up enough to catch out-of-whack leading, mis-sized logos inconsistent bullet points, widows, dangling participles and misused homonyms, yet loosey goosey enough to ignore errors "when the client wants it that way," apply different styles different brands, and work long hours at the drop of a hat. Strong people skills and patience for working with perfectionists, artists and prima donnas preferred.
Location: On-site in downtown Chicago
Hours: On call/ongoing work (potential for full-time employment for the right person)
Pay Rate: $18 -- 22/hr
Job Type: Freelance (W2)
Responsibilities:
• Proofread advertisements, coupons, websites, presentations and marketing materials for spelling, grammar, style, consistency and layout
• Mark up both paper copies, word documents and pdfs
• Point out inconsistencies and recommend improvements
• Learn and apply brand style guides (most are a hybrid of AP Stylebook and the Chicago Manual of Style)
• Work with print producers to verify vendor proofs
• Contribute to editorial style guides
Qualifications:
• 2+ years of experience proofreading advertisements, coupons, websites, or marketing materials for words and layout
• Knowledge of standard proofreaders' marks
• Experience using Microsoft review functions and marking up Acrobat documents on screen
• Excellent English skills, including spelling, grammar, punctuation and usage
• A sharp eye for comparing numbers and/or source material
• Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities in a deadline driven environment
• A flexible schedule with the ability to work late or weekends as needed
• Promptness and dependability
• Solid people skills, and the ability to work collaboratively or independently, as needed
• Working knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style and the AP Stylebook, along with experience creating, implementing and following brand-specific style guides
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint), Adobe Acrobat Professional for Mac. FileMaker knowledge is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, English or another relevant field
It's not enough to know the difference between its and it's. Our client needs somebody who's buttoned up enough to catch out-of-whack leading, mis-sized logos inconsistent bullet points, widows, dangling participles and misused homonyms, yet loosey goosey enough to ignore errors "when the client wants it that way," apply different styles different brands, and work long hours at the drop of a hat. Strong people skills and patience for working with perfectionists, artists and prima donnas preferred.
Location: On-site in downtown Chicago
Hours: On call/ongoing work (potential for full-time employment for the right person)
Pay Rate: $18 -- 22/hr
Job Type: Freelance (W2)
Responsibilities:
• Proofread advertisements, coupons, websites, presentations and marketing materials for spelling, grammar, style, consistency and layout
• Mark up both paper copies, word documents and pdfs
• Point out inconsistencies and recommend improvements
• Learn and apply brand style guides (most are a hybrid of AP Stylebook and the Chicago Manual of Style)
• Work with print producers to verify vendor proofs
• Contribute to editorial style guides
Qualifications:
• 2+ years of experience proofreading advertisements, coupons, websites, or marketing materials for words and layout
• Knowledge of standard proofreaders' marks
• Experience using Microsoft review functions and marking up Acrobat documents on screen
• Excellent English skills, including spelling, grammar, punctuation and usage
• A sharp eye for comparing numbers and/or source material
• Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities in a deadline driven environment
• A flexible schedule with the ability to work late or weekends as needed
• Promptness and dependability
• Solid people skills, and the ability to work collaboratively or independently, as needed
• Working knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style and the AP Stylebook, along with experience creating, implementing and following brand-specific style guides
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint), Adobe Acrobat Professional for Mac. FileMaker knowledge is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, English or another relevant field
How To Apply
Send the following: Resume (word doc preferred); Short overview of your related experience; and Hourly rate range.
