Proofreader (Hybrid - 1st and 2nd Shift Available)

Location

Texas City

Job Type

FULL_TIME

Experience

Freshers

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and focused Proofreader to join our production team. In this role, you will be the final line of defense against errors, ensuring all outgoing materials are grammatically perfect, factually accurate, and consistent with our brand voice. This is a Hybrid role, offering the stability of a collaborative office environment alongside the flexibility of remote work days. We have immediate openings for both 1st Shift (Morning/Afternoon) and 2nd Shift (Evening/Night).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Quality Control: Review a wide range of documents—including marketing copy, technical manuals, and legal reports—for spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

  • Style Alignment: Ensure all content adheres to specific style guides (e.g., AP, Chicago, or internal company guidelines).

  • Fact-Checking: Verify dates, names, URLs, and statistics for accuracy.

  • Consistency: Check for uniform formatting, including font sizes, header styles, and image captions.

  • Markup: Provide clear and concise feedback to writers and designers using standard proofreading symbols or digital commenting tools.

  • Deadlines: Manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight turnaround times without sacrificing quality.


Requirements:

  • Experience: 2+ years of professional proofreading or copy-editing experience.

  • Education: Bachelors degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

  • Language Mastery: Exceptional command of the English language, including nuances of tone and complex grammatical rules.

  • Focus: Ability to maintain high levels of concentration for extended periods while reviewing dense text.

Technical Requirements:

  • Software: Mastery of Adobe Acrobat (markup tools), Microsoft Word (Track Changes), and Google Docs.

  • Collaboration: Proficiency with project management platforms like Asana, Monday.com, or Trello.

  • Hardware: For remote days, a reliable laptop and high-speed internet connection are required.

  • Style Guides: Familiarity with AP Stylebook or CMOS is highly preferred.


Work Details:

  • Shift Options: * 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

    • 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM

  • Schedule: 5 Days Working (Monday – Friday).

  • Mode: Hybrid (3 Days On-site / 2 Days Remote).

  • Compensation: Competitive hourly rate + shift differential for 2nd shift.

  • Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO), comprehensive health insurance, and 401(k) matching.

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