Proofreader - Malaysia

Integrity; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Malaysia is seeking a Proofreader/Editor to maintain high language standards in documents across all departments. This full-time role involves editing, training, and collaborating with teams to ensure clarity and consistency in written materials. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant Bachelor's Degree and possess strong proficiency in English and Malay, along with significant editing and proofreading experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in editing/proofreading.
• High proficiency in English and Malay, both written and spoken.
• TOEFL iBT Score: 100; IELTS Score: 7 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing reviewed and edited reports (internal and external).
• Correcting spelling, checking grammar and layout.
• Conducting training and coaching for internal employees.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Written Communication

Editing

Proofreading

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism or related field

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

ChatGPT

Job description

We are currently searching for a Proofreader/Editor in the Quality Assurance (QA) department.

Based in Petaling Jaya, your role will be to ensure that the highest quality of language is used in written documents issued by the company in terms of their technical, grammatical, and proper contextual accuracy. You will work across the whole company covering all departments and collaborating with colleagues at all levels. This is a full-time job with a permanent status.

Job Responsibilities

1. Providing reviewed and edited reports (internal and external)
2. Controlling the quality of reports and ensuring that they are clear, consistent, complete, and credible
3. Ensuring that the material and text are well written, grammatically correct, and contextually accurate
4. Reviewing to ensure that images and photos are correctly captioned and referred to in the right context
5. Correcting spelling, checking grammar and layout, ensuring content uses an appealing and imposing language style, and rewriting (copy-editing) when needed
6. Assessing external and internal reporting capabilities and the progress of employees
7. Coordinating with management to upgrade reporting capabilities
8. Checking that media searches are comprehensive
9. Translating documents from Malay to English, and vice versa
10. Providing and reviewing modules and procedures related to English report-writing skills and English conversation
11. Conducting training and coaching for internal employees

Job Requirements:

• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in English, Journalism, or other related fields
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role (editing/proofreading)
• High proficiency in English and Malay, both written and spoken
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace
• Minimum TOEFL iBT Score: 100; TOEFL PBT Score: 550; IELTS Score: 7
• High attention to detail with excellent spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills
• Excellent team worker and time management skills
• Deadline-oriented and willing to extend working hours if needed
• Familiarity with ChatGPT and/or other proofreading/editing tools
• Preferably experienced in academic or non-academic research, content/report writing, translation (with portfolio)

If you meet these requirements and are seeking a new opportunity within a growing company, this role is for you!

Integrity Malaysia is an equal-opportunity employer.

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Integrity Malaysia (Jasa Integritas Malaysia Sdn Bhd) is a foreign investment company providing services related to fraud prevention, detection, and mitigation, including background screening, research, compliance, whistleblowing systems, and more.

As a rapidly expanding company with diverse services, we seek self-motivated, result-oriented individuals with high integrity and strong qualifications who enjoy challenges and growth opportunities.

For more information, visit our website: www.integrity-asia.com