Sr. Proofer, Creative Marketing

H.E.B.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E-B is seeking a Senior Proofer in Creative Marketing to ensure accuracy, consistency, and grammar across print and digital advertising. You will help lead / update a database of proofing guidelines for the Proofing team and collaborate with copywriters, marketing managers, and other Partners to improve readability and clarity.

You will apply H-E-B branding knowledge to proof copy, coordinate with Partners, and help ensure error-free materials for weekly tabloids, inserts, coupons, store

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in proofing.
• Strong grammar and writing skills.
• Knowledge of food writing and retail design.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate and error-free print and digital advertising across various media.
• Reads and compares proof versions to copy or briefs as needed.
• Maintains relationships with marketing managers to verify ad information.
• Applies branding knowledge to ensure consistency and standards.
• Communicates revisions to partners prior to printing.
• Coordinates with outside vendors for ad changes.
• Gathers background info to define objectives for writing or proofing projects.

Skills

Proofing

Food writing

Retail design

Typesetting

Verbal and written communication

Grammar

Coaching and mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

Related degree or comparable formal training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Internet

Email

Job description

Job Summary

As a Senior Proofer with Creative Marketing, you'll combine your passion for accuracy, consistency, and grammar to ensure error-free print and digital marketing. You'll help lead / update a database of common H-E-B-related proofing guidelines for the Proofing team to use for easy reference. You'll collaborate with copywriters, marketing managers, and other Partners and offer recommendations for readability and clarity.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Communications:

• Ensures accurate and error-free print and digital advertising (e.g., weekly tabloids, inserts, newspaper ads, coupons, store signs, emails, web pages, web banners)
• Reads / compares proof of all versions of company's advertising to copy or job brief as needed
• Maintains relationships with marketing managers to cross-reference / verify ad information
• Applies H-E-B branding knowledge to proof copy for consistency and established standards
• Communicates ad layout and text revisions to appropriate Partners prior to printing
• Maintains contact with outside vendors to ensure necessary ad changes are made
• Gathers background information to define / clarify objectives of writing or proofing projects
• Helps coordinate Proofing team workflow
• Assists with new-Partner training
• Verifies work of Proofing team members
• Assists with cross-functional proofing needs as assigned

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

Work Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in proofing

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Working knowledge of food writing, retail design, and typesetting
• Strong verbal / written communication skills
• Strong grammar skills
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet, and email
• Ability to coach and mentor
• Attention to detail

Education:

• A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
• Work extended hours; sit for extended periods

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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