Document Formatting and Proofing Team Member

Braille Works; Seffner (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Braille Works in Florida is seeking a formatting and proofing specialist to convert documents and verify content accuracy using Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat. You will proofread, format, and ensure adherence to client guidelines for styles, tables, headers/footers, and page layout.

The role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. This temp-to-hire position is on-site in Seffner and Sarasota, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with document formatting and proofreading preferred.
• Ability to follow client guidelines for formatting and styling.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Proof converted documents against originals to ensure accurate conversion and to identify any missing or altered text.
• Reviews work performed by Team Members against client submissions to ensure proper placement of styles, edits, tables and other formatting.
• Performs full read/word-for-word proofreading to ensure there are no content or critical errors.
• Adherence to client guidelines on formatting, include: tables, borderlines, alignment, styles, and font sizes; header/footer text; even/odd page variations; page numbers; text borders.
• Table of Contents and Indices are verified and formatted correctly.
• Typographical, grammatical, and punctuation errors are checked and corrected.
• Responsible for table formatting and combining existing text from PDF to Word.
• Returns marked proof to Team Member for corrections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Concentration

Methodical work

Excellent written and spoken English

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

This is NOT a remote position

Braille Works (www.brailleworks.com), located in Seffner and Sarasota, FL. As a business to business provider, you have an impact on "Making The World A More Readable Place," by producing reading materials for the blind, visually and reading impaired. The company continues its years of consistent growth with a full-time opportunity for you to join the team!

The formatting and proofing specialist are responsible for converting documents and checking to make sure there are no content or formatting errors, utilizing the Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Compare features.

• Proof converted documents against originals to ensure accurate conversion and to identify any missing or altered text.
• Reviews work performed by Team Members against client submissions to ensure proper placement of styles, edits, tables and other formatting.
• Performs full read/word-for-word proofreading to ensure there are no content or critical errors.
• Adherence to client guidelines on formatting, include:
  • Tables, borderlines, alignment, styles, and font sizes
  • Header and footer text, even and odd page variations, page numbers, and text borders
• Table of Contents and Indices are verified and formatted correctly.
• Typographical, grammatical, and punctuation errors are checked and corrected.
• Responsible for table formatting and combining existing text from PDF to Word.
• Returns marked proof to Team Member for corrections.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualification and Skill Requirements

• Superior attention to detail and excellent concentration
• Able to work methodically, accurately, and efficiently
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Proactively manage simultaneous projects while working in a fast-paced environment to meet pressing deadlines
• Broad knowledge and experience in the Microsoft Office environment including above average skills in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat
• Able to perform job duties while sitting down at a computer workstation for long periods of time

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent and/ or 1+ years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Candidate MUST be able to pass the following in order to be considered

• a criminal and a client-issued background check
• a drug test

This opportunity is for a temp to hire, Mon-Fri, 40 hour work week. Braille Works offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as Paid Time Off (PTO), vacation, holiday pay and 401K retirement plan (once eligibility requirements are met).

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

• Must be able to pass a federal/ criminal background check
• Must be able to pass a drug test (medical exemptions considered)
• Must be a US Citizen