Proofreader- Temp

Western Psychological Services • Part-time • Remote (Hybrid in Torrance, California, United States) • $26 - $31 / hour • 3w ago

Fast Facts

We are seeking a part-time temporary Proofreader to review complex assessment projects and written materials, ensuring accuracy and adherence to style guidelines.

Responsibilities: Review extensive documents for accuracy, check page numbers, and ensure compliance with editorial standards while collaborating with editors.

Skills: Proficient in English, with substantial proofreading experience, familiarity with Chicago and APA style guidelines, and skilled in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.

Qualifications: A BA/BS in English or related fields with at least three years of proofreading or editing experience is preferred.

Location: Remote position, with no required travel.

Compensation: $26 - $31 / Hourly

Fast Facts

Seeking a temporary part-time Proofreader to review complex assessment projects and various written materials for accuracy and adherence to style guidelines.

Responsibilities: Proofreading extensive documents for accuracy, page number checks, and compliance with editorial standards while collaborating with editors.

Skills: Proficient in English with substantial proofreading experience, familiarity with Chicago and APA style guidelines, and skilled in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.

Qualifications: A minimum of a BA/BS in English or related fields with at least three years of proofreading or editing experience is preferred.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $26 - $31 / Hourly

Job Description

Job Title: Proofreader – temp/PT

Reports to: Editorial Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt/Hourly

EEO: (Executive/Senior Level Officials and Managers, First/Mid-Level Officials and Managers, Professionals, Technicians, Sales Workers, Administrative Support Workers, Craft Workers, Operatives, Laborers and Helpers, Service Workers)

Manages others: No

Location: Remote

Department: Art

ADP Job Code: (HR Use only)

General Job Description:

The Proofreader is responsible for proofreading large, complex assessment projects published both in print form and online, as well as proofreading a steady stream of product reprints, communications, Web content, and other types of content, both printed and electronic.

Essential Responsibilities:

Work with editors to identify and correct errors in written materials.
Check each job for accuracy, page numbers, correct headers and footers, and correct type styles.
Proofread long documents with multiple heading levels and many tables, figures, numerical data, and citations and references.
Apply Chicago style and APA style guidelines and use common proofreader’s marks correctly and efficiently.
Update Editorial Manager and shared project documents on job status.

Core Competencies:

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; promotes inclusiveness, puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed

Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; nurtures inclusion and helps to promote diversity of thought, experiences and ideas amongst WPS employees and products

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics, people and/or situations

Communication – Communicates effectively with supervisors, team members, and WPS colleagues through a variety of channels; possesses strong written communication and reading comprehension skills

Time Management – Effectively manages workflow of numerous projects and deliverables

Position Requirements (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities):

Minimum BA/BS in English, social sciences, or related.

Minimum three years’ experience as a proofreader, copy editor, technical editor or similar.

Excellent command of the English language and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience centered around proofreading and quality control of printed materials and, to a lesser extent, electronic content.

Experience with long documents with multiple heading levels and many tables, figures, and citations and references.

Ability to maintain consistently high performance on complex publishing projects with multiple concurrent deliverables.

Strong proofreading skills; use common proofreader’s marks correctly and efficiently.

Experience with Microsoft Word track changes and Adobe Acrobat PDF markup.

Proficiency with Macintosh.

Physical Requirements:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear others using a phone or online conferencing system.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee is regularly required to walk and sit for prolonged periods.
This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.

Hours: This is a non-exempt position.