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
- 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
