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Job Order:

3892

Staff Representative:

Tim Jadwin

Position:

Proofreader

Location:

New Jersey

Company Summary:

Agency specializing in medical communications and healthcare marketing.

Description:

The main responsibility of the proofreader is to review -- for accuracy, grammar, and spelling -- every piece of work the agency creates.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Proof/edit all components: letters, brochures, academic journal articles, television/video scripts, professional ads (for trade publications), monographs, sales aids, speeches, presentations, etc.
Check grammar, spelling, punctuation, format and alignment, spacing/tracking/kerning, numbers, addresses, consistency within/among versions; verify phone numbers, addresses, Web sites, and academic references (Pub Med) for all agency pieces
Edit copy
Query inconsistencies
Review proofs
Maintain proofreaders’ style guide, creating new sections when necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

BA in English, BS in Journalism BA in English, BS in Journalism (or related field) and strong writing skills
3 to 5 years editing/proofreading in a publishing/ad agency setting
Additional 1-2 years of medical editing/proofreading/publishing experience
Expertise in English grammar
Typing and MS Office (Mac or PC) skills
Internet ability
Research skills
Outstanding attention to detail
Knowledge of medical lingo
Strong knowledge/understanding of the AMA style
Ability to proof in Spanish or other foreign language a plus
Someone who can work well and remain accurate under pressure

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