Remote Proofreader: Precision Editor for Clean Copy

Careerscape; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Attention to detail

English grammar

AP Style

Editing tools

Remote work

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Google Docs

Job description

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.