Proofreader job at Broadridge in NY

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

Proofreader - Contract (Remote)

Locations

New York - Home Office

Full time

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you're passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

Broadridge is hiring! We are seeking a contract, overnight Proofreader to join our dynamic team in Operations Quality. In this role, you will work with client facing and internal Composition teams to check the accuracy of all documents received for conversion and revision. You will use your strong attention to detail to mark any errors that need to be corrected.

Are you looking to join a dynamic and growing team? Are you comfortable working within a fast-paced environment? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

This position is a contract role expected to last 12 months with the possibility of extension. The work hours are overnight either second shift (4:00 PM - 12:00AM ET/midnight) or third shift (12:00AM/midnight - 8:00AM ET), to include one weekend day, with some overtime. This is a remote role where you will work off-site.

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

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

The compensation rate for this position is $22.00 per hour. Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education.

We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment and are committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work.

We believe that associates do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company and ultimately a community that recognizes and celebrates everyone's unique perspective.

Use of AI in Hiring

As part of the recruiting process, Broadridge may use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools, to help review and evaluate applications. These tools are used only to support our recruiters and hiring managers, and all employment decisions include human review to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws. Please note that honesty and transparency are critical to our hiring process. Any attempt to falsify, misrepresent, or disguise information in an application, resume, assessment, or interview will result in disqualification from consideration.

Disability Assistance

We recognize that ensuring our long-term success means creating an environment where everyone is welcome, where everyone's strengths are valued, and where everyone can perform at their best.

Broadridge provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.