Copy Editor and Proofreader

Role & responsibilities

• Read and evaluate creative/marketing materials for grammatical, typographical and formatting errors using AP StyleBook standards in conjunction with Gallaghers brand standards/guidelines as source of truth
• Evaluate deliverables to ensure proper dimensions, page elements such as images, text spacing and positioning, pagination and TOC alignment and various elements conform to brand guidelines and expectations of deliverable
• Where directed, rephrase written text to ensure document structure and content are consistent
• Ensure illustrations are suitably captioned and referenced and formatting is consistent
• Compare proofs against original copy and project criteria to identify errors or omission
• Use and knowledge of industry standardized proofing symbols and nomenclature
• Work within online project management and proofing software to ensure efficient task completion and workflows are followed
• Ensure tasks are completed within set time constraints, escalating bottlenecks or workload issues as needed
• Continuously self-educating on best practices, industry trends and techniques and proactively uses the global Art Department team as a knowledge resource through questions and constructive feedback
  

Preferred Skills

• Attention to detail: able to identify errors in text and formatting to ensure quality of all deliverables
• Teamwork skill: adept at working with copywriters, designers, and art directors
• Previous experience using project management tools, such as Workfront, and/or proofing tools for stakeholder markups
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience proofreading and/or editing creative content.
• Knowledge of standard proofreading practices and procedures
• Professional and conversational fluency in English is a must

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