Proofreader/Editor

Professional Sports Publications

North Great River (NY)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 44,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading sports marketing firm located in Central Islip, NY is seeking an Entry Level Talent Acquisition Specialist. You will read and evaluate ad copy, compare proofs for errors, and work with a team in a fast-paced environment. A Bachelor's degree is required, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud is essential. This role offers competitive compensation of $40,000 per year, along with medical benefits, 401(k), and a good work/life balance.

Qualifications

Able to work with high accuracy under deadline pressure.
Must complete a proofreading test.
Ability to spot errors in spelling, grammar, usage, design, and layout.

Responsibilities

Read and evaluate ad copy for errors.
Compare proofs against original copy.
Evaluate dimensions of ad elements to ensure specification conformity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proofreading

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist at Corporate Sports & Entertainment and Power Play Marketing

ENTRY LEVEL POSITION

We are located in Islip, NY.

320 Carleton Ave #6000 Central Islip, NY 11722

The Job at a Glance: University Sports Publications, an industry leader in sports marketing and publishing, is seeking a talented editor/proofreader to join their art department team in their Central Islip location. We are always looking for individuals who are extremely outgoing, enthusiastic, and who can manage multiple priorities.

Join our team and receive an attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and performance.

Compensation: We provide a professional environment with competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and performance. Our compensation is $40,000 per year. Additionally, we offer employee benefits which include: employer contributed medical premiums for both employee and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), and paid time off.

What We Are Looking For/Elements of the Job:

Read and evaluate ad copy for grammatical and typographical errors.
Compare proofs against original copy to identify errors or omissions.
Evaluate the dimensions of ad elements such as images, text spacing and positioning to ensure they conform to set specifications.
Adobe Creative Cloud

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree most preferably in English, journalism, or in a related field.
Must be able to work with high accuracy under deadline pressure.
Work well within a team amid a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Proofreading test required
Ability to spot a broad range of errors, including spelling, grammar, usage, design, and layout.
Bachelor's Required
No prior experience necessary
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
There is a great work/life balance because this is not a “take your work home” type of job

Company:

Professional Sports Publications is an authorized sales agent for the premier publishers of high quality sports and other publications. Our portfolio includes over 500 colleges, universities, athletic conferences and professional sports franchises nationwide. We specialize in the development and production of game programs, yearbooks and annuals covering all sports and special events. We strive to develop and produce quality sports publications that meet the needs of our clients. Our publications assist our clients in promoting themselves and their sports programs to fans, students, alumni, the media and the general public. We offer a wide range of services including advertising sales, layout, graphics and production. Our staff possesses the necessary expertise and technical background to assist our clients in developing quality, cost effective publications or improving existing ones.

Professional Sports Publications is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Professional Sports Publications will consider college graduates who possess a degree in any concentration or major. We encourage applicants of all ages and experience, as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.

Seniority level