Proofreader (Temporary Part-Time)

Job Summary
We are looking for a meticulous proofreader to join our marketing team on a temporary part-time (up to 29 hours per week) basis. In this role, you will be working with a team of proofreaders and will be responsible for reviewing and polishing a variety of marketing content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality. The ideal candidate has an exceptional eye for detail, a passion for language, and the ability to work efficiently in a deadline-driven, fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Review: Proofread and edit print and digital marketing materials, including Awards Season assets, social media posts, email campaigns, website content, blog articles, brochures, and additional advertisements, as well as internal correspondence. Light copywriting may be required.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all written content is error-free, consistent with brand guidelines, and tailored to target audiences.
• Fact-Checking: Verify information, names, statistics, and other details to maintain accuracy and credibility.
• Collaboration: Work closely with marketing team to improve content quality and clarity, while adhering to various clients’ style guides.
• Brand Consistency: Uphold the company’s and/or various clients’ tone, style, and messaging standards across all materials.
• Deadline Management: Prioritize tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred, but not required.
• Experience: Proven experience as a proofreader, copyeditor, or similar role, ideally within communications, marketing, or advertising.

Skills:

• Exceptional organization and strong grammar skills
• Familiarity with AP, Chicago Manual, and MLA style guides
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in additional proofreading tools and software (e.g., Words into Type, M-W.com, Acrobat and Microsoft suites, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Preferred: Experience in communications, marketing, or advertising environment, and familiarity with SEO as well as print and digital marketing terminology.

What We Offer

• Temporary Hire Opportunity
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A dynamic, creative, and collaborative work environment
• Remote work
  
  Terry Hines & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to engage in discrimination against any individual, or harassment of any person seeking employment with our organization on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic information or status as a covered veteran including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, merit increase, salary, training and development, demotion, and separation. This policy is intended to be consistent with the provisions of applicable State and Federal laws. Federal law requires proof of citizenship or "alien right-to-work" status.