Remote Proofreader for Healthcare Communications

Syneos Health, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Syneos Health is seeking a detail-focused proofreader/editor to assist our Senior Editors across multi-channel projects. This role requires flexibility to work evenings, nights, or weekends as projects demand.

You will proofread a variety of materials, including PowerPoint slides, websites, newsletters, brochures, and print ads, ensuring grammar, spelling, AMA style adherence, and brand-consistent presentation. Proficiency in Word, PDF markup, and basic web QA is expected.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience editing or proofreading content across multiple formats (digital, print, marketing, or editorial).
• Proficiency with editing tools (Microsoft Word track changes, Adobe PDF markup).
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proofread a variety of materials, including PowerPoint slides, websites, newsletters, brochures, and print ads.
• Ensure correct grammar, spelling, and usage, and adherence to AMA, agency, and client style guides.
• Maintain brand-specific style consistency throughout all projects.
• Verify that references are listed and ordered correctly.
• Perform detailed side-by-side comparisons for print and digital materials to ensure accuracy.
• Confirm production files, printer’s proofs, and staging sites match approved layouts exactly.
• Apply strong attention to detail across copy, layout, images, references, and functionality.
• Work within digital staging environments, CMS platforms, and apply basic web QA concepts.
• Utilize proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and markup tools.
• Follow regulated workflows and maintain approved content integrity.
• Adapt quickly to new tools, platforms, and technologies as needed.
• Document and communicate discrepancies clearly and efficiently.
• Knowledge of AMA style preferred, but not essential.

Skills

Editing

Proofreading

Content review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Word track changes

Adobe PDF markup

Job description

Syneos Health is seeking a detail-focused proofreader/editor to assist our Senior Editors across multi-channel projects. This role requires flexibility to work evenings, nights, or weekends as projects demand.

You will proofread a variety of materials, including PowerPoint slides, websites, newsletters, brochures, and print ads, ensuring grammar, spelling, AMA style adherence, and brand-consistent presentation. Proficiency in Word, PDF markup, and basic web QA is expected.