Overnight Remote Proofreader (12-Month Contract)

Broadridge; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadridge is seeking a contract, overnight Proofreader to join our Operations Quality team in a remote role. Work hours are overnight (second or third shift) and include one weekend day, with potential overtime. The position lasts about 12 months with possible extension.

You will review client-facing and internal documents for accuracy, perform quality checks before SEC filing, and ensure typography, logos, and formatting meet standards at high volume in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Proofreading is preferred, or a degree in English or similar field. Prior Proofreading experience in Financial Printing a plus.
• High level of skill in written English including spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Self-motivated to work efficiently and meet deadlines
• Ability to stay focused throughout an entire document, which may be long and technical
• Good interpersonal skills to build working relationships with co-workers and internal clients
• Extensive confidence with computers and a strong command of Microsoft Office Suite
• Comfortable working with high-volumes, and capable of maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work flexible, and potentially extended working hours during seasonal periods

Responsibilities

• Proofread edits from various sources: tracked Word changes, PDF, Excel files, PPT files, HTML files
• Perform a full quality check on various types of financial documents at the time of creation, as well as after various changes from the client, before they are filed with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) and/or printed
• Compare converted documents to the original documents received from the client, ensuring that the content matches
• Proofread and verify that spelling, style, and alignment are correct and consistent with client-submitted copy throughout (including job numbers, folios, headings, etc.)
• Make sure all logos and graphics are correct and of the highest quality
• Mark identified changes directly on the printed PDF proof utilizing Adobe annotation tools

Skills

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe annotation tools

Education

English degree or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe annotation tools

Job description

Broadridge is seeking a contract, overnight Proofreader to join our Operations Quality team in a remote role. Work hours are overnight (second or third shift) and include one weekend day, with potential overtime. The position lasts about 12 months with possible extension.

You will review client-facing and internal documents for accuracy, perform quality checks before SEC filing, and ensure typography, logos, and formatting meet standards at high volume in a fast-paced environment.