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Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

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 Summary:
 
 
 
 Proofreader with a minimum of five years&rsquo; legal experience.
 
 
 Shift: Monday - Friday 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
 
 
 
 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Cold reads.
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 Full reads.
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 Ability to read handwritten, word-processed, or printed documents against a mark-up or new master for accuracy of transcription, grammar, sense, and typos.
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 Financial printer proofs.
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 Defined terms checks.
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 Cross-references checks.
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 Manual redlining and blacklining.
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 Familiarity with Adobe&rsquo;s annotating tool for marking PDFs.
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 Creating PDFs using E-copy of proofreading mark-ups.
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 Proofreading audio and video transcriptions.
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 Assisting when needed in handling and monitoring incoming e-mail requests.
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 Following up with Proofreader Workflow Coordinator, as well as requestor, on additional proofreading questions or requests.
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 Knowledge of Microsoft Suite 2010 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).
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 Flexibility in covering other Proofreading shifts, as needed.
 
 
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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
 
 
 
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 Excellent customer service skills.
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 Team player mentality.
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 Ability to work in a collaborative on-site production environment, requiring close team coordination.
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 Resourcefulness.
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 Thorough knowledge of proofreading procedures, and symbols.
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 Ability to work under time constraints.
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 Proficiency in the use of the Black&rsquo;s Law Dictionary and citation books.
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 Familiarity with current Bluebook formatting guidelines.
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 Knowledge of blacklining and cumulative blacklining.
 
 
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 Education and Experience:
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred.
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 Minimum of five years of proofreading experience at a law firm.
 
 
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 Working Conditions:
 
 
 
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 Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, and the like.
 
 
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 Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen &amp; Katz provides competitive compensation and benefits to its employees ensuring that we attract and retain the most talented individuals. The expected base salary for this role ranges from $75,500 &ndash; $77,000. The base salary offer is based on a variety of factors which includes, but is not limited to, qualifications, education, and experience.
 
 
 
 The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.
 
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Proofreader

YO IT CONSULTING

<div>An opportunity is available for an experienced English Copy Editor to support high-quality written content across a range of AI training initiatives. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented language professional who can ensure clarity, consistency, grammatical precision, and stylistic excellence across complex written materials.
We are looking for someone who demonstrates exceptional command of English, strong editorial judgment, and a meticulous eye for detail. This role requires consistent engagement and reliability over time.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">2. Key Responsibilities</h3>
<ul><li>Edit and proofread written content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and clarity</li>
<li>Ensure consistency in tone, style, formatting, and terminology across documents</li>
<li>Improve structure, readability, and logical flow without altering the intended meaning</li>
<li>Identify ambiguities, inconsistencies, and factual or structural issues</li>
<li>Enforce style guide adherence and maintain high editorial standards</li>
<li>Flag unclear instructions, weak reasoning, or editorial risks in source material</li>
<li>Provide thoughtful feedback to enhance overall content quality</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">3. Ideal Qualifications</h3>
<ul><li>5+ years of proven professional experience in copy editing, proofreading, journalism, publishing, technical editing, or a related field</li>
<li>Exceptional written and grammatical command of English (native or near-native proficiency required)</li>
<li>Demonstrated history of high-precision editorial work with minimal error rates</li>
<li>Extremely high attention to detail and ability to catch subtle inconsistencies</li>
<li>Strong familiarity with style guides (e.g., Chicago, AP, MLA, or equivalent)</li>
<li>Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent quality standards</li>
<li>Reliable availability and consistent engagement</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">4. More About the Opportunity</h3>
<ul><li>Minimum commitment: 20 hours per week</li>
<li>Ongoing, consistent engagement expected</li>
<li>Work involves reviewing and refining high-volume written material
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Contract and Payment Terms</h2>
<ul><li>You will be engaged as an independent contractor.</li>
<li>This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.</li>
<li>Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.</li>
<li>Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.</li></ul></li></ul></div>

Copy Editor - American English - Remote

Penguin Random House

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 Penguin Random House is seeking an Associate Production Editor to work with various Penguin Publishing Group imprints within the Corporate Bookmaking division. This person will report to the Senior Director, Production Editorial, and oversee all aspects of the production cycle for original titles and reprints in an impressive list of commercial fiction focusing on romance, fantasy, romantasy, book club fiction, horror, mystery, thrillers, and suspense.
 
 
 An industry leader in commercial and genre fiction, Berkley has a rich tradition of discovering new talent, defining emerging trends, and building authors and series into global franchises. Many bestselling authors have grown into popular brand names with Berkley&rsquo;s dedicated focus and guidance. Berkley is proud to publish Emily Henry, Matt Dinniman, Ali Hazelwood, Carley Fortune, Grady Hendrix, Mark Greaney, Jim Butcher, and Christine Feehan, among others.
 
 
 
 The Role:
 
 
 
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 Hires freelance copy editors and proofreaders and reviews their work, including clearing manuscripts post-copyediting and collating changes from authors and freelancers in page proofs. This work may include additional copyediting, fact-checking, following up with queries to the editor/author, and flagging issues for the designer.
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 Keeps books on schedule and error-free under tight deadlines
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 Styles manuscripts for design and typesetting
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 Reviews all phases of text from manuscript through blues
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 Copyedits and proofreads all stages of cover production, from cover copy to printers&rsquo; proofs
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 Works in close conjunction with editorial, managing editorial, design, and production to create timelines and troubleshoot project-related concerns and issues
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 Performs quality assurance checks on ebooks
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 Reviews promotional and galley-related materials
 
 
 
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 Requirements:
 
 
 
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 Minimum of two years&rsquo; experience in a production editorial environment or equivalent editing and project management experience
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 Excellent copyediting, proofreading, and organizational skills
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 Knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style
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 Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, work well under pressure, and consistently meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality of content
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 Must be able to work and review work electronically using the track changes function in Word and mark-up tools in Adobe Acrobat
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 Has strong analytical skills, communicates clearly, and will be an active participant in a collaborative team
 
 
 
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 This role is open to remote candidates.
 
 
 
 
 The salary for this position is $61,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Please apply by April 3, 2026, and include your resume for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our
 
 
 
 
 applicant resources page
 
 
 and our
 
 
 
 
 FAQs page.
 
 
 
 Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.
 
 
 Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&amp;D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance &amp; generous paid time off.
 
 
 Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset &amp; Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.
 
 
 Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
 
 
 
 Company:
 
 Penguin Random House LLC
 
 | Job ID:
 
 287845
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