Proofreader

S; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

S We are seeking a Proofreader to act as final quality check for multiple projects. This is a full-time temporary opportunity where you will earn up to $28/hour based on your experience. You will need to reside in the Des Moines, Iowa, metro area.

Responsibilities include reviewing grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, structure, and ensuring consistency with headers and style guides. To qualify, you should have 2-4 years of proofreading experience, a BA in English, journalism, or

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in proofreading.
• BA in English, journalism, or communication.
• Experience editing or reviewing.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpretive thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, structure, characterization, formatting, organization of the document and more
• Verifying consistent use of headers, spacing, style guide rules
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Interpretive thinking

Editing

Fast-paced environment

Education

BA in English, journalism, or communication

Job description

We are seeking a Proofreader to act as final quality check for multiple projects.

This is a full-time temporary opportunity where you will earn up to $28/hour based on your experience. You will need to reside in the Des Moines, Iowa, metro area.

Some of your responsibilities as a Proofreader will include:

• Reviewing grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, structure, characterization, formatting, organization of the document and more
• Verifying consistent use of headers, spacing, style guide rules
• Other duties as assigned

To qualify for the Proofreader position, you must have:

• 2-4 years of experience in proofreading
• BA in English, journalism, or communication
• Experience editing or reviewing
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interpretive thinking skills