Proofreader

Job Description

Proofreader

As a Proofreader, you bring a high caliber of copy editing and proofreading skills to editorial and marketing communications materials. You’re inspired by the details—applying a keen eye and technical savviness to ensure clarity and accuracy in all copy. Navigating multiple stakeholders and collaborating with teams to create excellent work doesn’t faze you. Your ability to expertly multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment is what makes your work superb. The English language and its perpetual evolution inspires you. Creativity and results are what drive you. Most importantly, you are eager to help impact how technology plays a role in people’s lives by creating stellar user experiences for customers.

You will:

1. Edit and proofread editorial, marketing, and social media copy.
2. Review projects at various stages of the editorial and design process.
3. Exercise quality control to ensure the highest standards of style and writing (grammar, spelling, syntax, diction, and punctuation).
4. Work with key stakeholders to proof and/or evolve editorial style guides.
5. Ensure client and creative feedback and other revisions have been applied correctly.
6. Be the gatekeeper for all brand content and ensure adherence to brand guidelines.
7. Create consistency in copy usage and maintain standards as they evolve.
8. Work on multiple projects simultaneously with quick deadlines.

You have:

1. 3+ years of experience editing and/or proofreading communications in a digital publication, advertising, or in-house creative environment.
2. A solid understanding and grounding in U.S. English spelling, grammar, usage, style, and punctuation.
3. Familiarity with standard style and usage guides, including the AP Stylebook and The Chicago Manual of Style.
4. Thorough familiarity with current online media formats, including social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, etc.

Our new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success. In an effort to do so, we expect our team to work from an office a minimum of 3 days a week.

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.