Proofreader/copywriter – ON HOLD

Responsibilities:

- Proofread all projects produced in the studio including initial read, checking studio revisions and ensuring final release projects match the final approved proofs
- During initial studio stage - work with Creative and/or Account Service to address any concerns related to submitted copy decks and/or consistency with related projects
- Follow each brand style guide and keep abreast of all revisions/updates
Work with Editor to maintain and create brand style guides
- Provide proofreading guidance, when required, to Account Service staff to ensure lasers are marked up in a consistent manner
- Assume full responsibility for the proofreading process & procedures
- Under the guidance of the Studio Manager and Director of Graphic - Services, ensure daily & weekly delivery expectations are met and raise a flag when freelance support is required
- Collaborate with Editorial and Copywriters to ensure quality, consistency and efficiency
- Ensure consistency between jobs, within brands and across the board
- Be available for proofreading/copyediting on pitches & client presentations
- Based on workload, and especially during the new business pitch process, unpaid overtime will be required
- Train and provide guidance to freelance proofreaders and manage their daily workflow
- Proactively seek answers to queries and occasionally do fact-checking when faced with inconsistencies
- Proactively point out workflow issues &/or problems and help to provide solutions
- Work within an atmosphere of trust and cooperation with studio and production by reaching out and keeping the lines of communication open
- Proactively voice opinions on ways to improve efficiency (eg. reduce number of revisions; streamline process)
- On a daily basis, work with minimal supervision and be able to make decisions on your own to ensure agency & client expectations are met
- Provide leadership and maintain a positive attitude, even when workload & deadlines may seem to be unmanageable

Please submit your resume and sample of writing to me at: glenn@swanstaffing.com

Thanks Glenn
www.swanstaffing.com