Freelance Proofreader

ProLINK International Translation Service Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 360,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

ProLINK International Translation Service Limited is seeking a meticulous Proofreader/Copy Editor to ensure high-quality English content across blogs, marketing materials, manuscripts, and business documents. You will verify grammar, spelling, and punctuation while maintaining consistency with AP, Chicago, MLA, or in-house style guides.

Ideal candidates have proven proofreading experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to meet strict deadlines while working independently and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Proofreader or Copy Editor.
• Excellent command of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Familiarity with major style guides (AP, Chicago, MLA).
• Proficiency with Track Changes and comments in Word.

Responsibilities

• Perform final quality checks on a range of content types.
• Ensure consistency in style, tone, formatting, and layout per the style guide.
• Check for hyphenation, capitalization, and font usage, verify page structures.
• Flag inconsistencies in facts, dates, or names for review.
• Meet deadlines and communicate project status proactively.

Skills

Proofreading

Copy editing

Attention to detail

Style guide knowledge

Education

Degree in English/Journalism/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Word (Track Changes)

Job description

ProLINK International Translation Service Limited

Key Responsibilities

• Perform final quality checks on a variety of content, including (but not limited to):
• Blog posts, articles, and web copy
• Marketing materials (brochures, emails, ad copy)
• Manuscripts, eBooks, and print books
• Business documents (reports, whitepapers, presentations)
• Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax errors.
• Ensure consistency in style, tone, formatting, and layout according to the provided style guide (e.g., AP, Chicago, MLA, or in-house guide).
• Check for proper hyphenation, capitalization, and font usage.
• Verify accurate page numbers, headers/footers, and table of contents.
• Flag any inconsistencies in facts, dates, or names for review.
• Ensure text is logical and easy to read, without rewriting or substantial editing.
• Meet agreed-upon deadlines and communicate proactively about project status.

What We're Looking For (Qualifications)

Required

• Proven experience as a Proofreader, Copy Editor, or similar role.
• An impeccable grasp of the English language, including deep knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation rules.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a hawk-eyed ability to spot typographical errors.
• Familiarity with at least one major style guide (AP, Chicago, MLA, etc.).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, specifically using Track Changes and Comment features.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience proofreading in the [Your Industry, e.g., legal, medical, academic, fiction] sector.
• Experience working with PDF mark-up tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Pro).
• A degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Certification in editing or proofreading.