Remote Proofreader

Careerscape; United States; A distancia; USD 48.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Home office stipend for equipment and 

Paid time off

401k plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible scheduling

Fully remote position

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Descripción de la vacante

Careerscape is recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing content and media company, for an entry-level Remote Proofreader to join their editorial team. This role suits a detail-oriented word nerd eager to start a career in publishing and content quality, catching errors before they reach readers.

Daily work includes reading closely, comparing drafts to style guides, and flagging typos, punctuation slips, and formatting inconsistencies. Work is fully remote with flexible scheduling.

Formación

• High school diploma required; a Bachelor's in English, Journalism or Communications preferred.
• Excellent command of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Familiarity with AP Style or similar style guides.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
• Prior internship or coursework in writing or editing is a plus.
• Reliable internet connection and a quiet home workspace.
• Fully remote position with flexible scheduling.
• Home office stipend for equipment and supplies.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Employee assistance program.
• Collaborative, supportive editorial team culture.

Responsabilidades

• Review written content for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
• Check copy against internal style guides for consistency
• Compare edited drafts to original source material for accuracy
• Flag factual inconsistencies, broken links, and formatting issues
• Collaborate with writers and editors to resolve unclear passages
• Track revisions and maintain version control on documents
• Meet daily and weekly proofing deadlines across multiple projects
• Maintain a tracker of recurring errors to share with the content team
• Suggest improvements to style guides based on common issues found
• Provide a final quality check before content is published

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

English grammar

AP Style

Editing tools

Remote work

Multitasking

Independent work

Educación

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or Communications preferred

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Google Docs

Descripción del empleo

Careerscape is recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing content and media company, for an entry-level Remote Proofreader to join their editorial team. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented word nerd to start a career in publishing and content quality, catching errors before they ever reach a reader's eyes.

Day to day, you will spend your time reading closely, comparing drafts against style guides, and flagging anything that looks off, from typos and punctuation slips to inconsistent formatting. People who thrive in this role have a sharp eye, genuine patience for repetitive review work, and pride in sending out clean, polished copy every time.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this role is $48,000 - $75,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

Additional compensation and benefits details will be shared during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Review written content for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
• Check copy against internal style guides for consistency
• Compare edited drafts to original source material for accuracy
• Flag factual inconsistencies, broken links, and formatting issues
• Collaborate with writers and editors to resolve unclear passages
• Track revisions and maintain version control on documents
• Meet daily and weekly proofing deadlines across multiple projects
• Maintain a tracker of recurring errors to share with the content team
• Suggest improvements to style guides based on common issues found
• Provide a final quality check before content is published

Requirements

• High school diploma required, Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or Communications preferred
• Excellent command of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot inconsistencies quickly
• Familiarity with AP Style or similar style guides
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines without sacrificing accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and basic editing tools
• Prior internship or coursework in writing or editing is a plus
• Reliable internet connection and a quiet home workspace
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Fully remote position with flexible scheduling
• Home office stipend for equipment and supplies
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Employee assistance program
• Collaborative, supportive editorial team culture

ABOUT CAREERSCAPE

Careerscape is a staffing and recruiting firm connecting talented professionals with employers across administration, operations, healthcare, finance, technology, customer support, and professional services.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Careerscape and its hiring partners are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.