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Proofreader for Online Management Journal

- Remote Contract Position

RedStream Technology is seeking a Proofreader to assist the digital production team within a global management consulting firm. The Proofreader supports the creation and publication of knowledge on the website of a leading professional-services firm, as well as its dissemination via associated e-mailings and a mobile application.

This role will ensure all digital assets are proofed, formatted properly, adhere to style guidelines, and support optimal user experience. He or she will assist in tracking assets and providing project management support for digital and mobile special projects.

Responsibilities:

· Proofread content, provide a comparative proof upon layout, and approve all new material (text articles, exhibits, infographics, videos, interactive features, and other multimedia) posted to the client website

· Proof and approve content on the iOS and Android app.

· Proof and approve e-mailings promoting new content.

· Coordinate with Web production staff and using the content-management system as needed, correct errors until final approval of all assets is secured.

· For issues requiring editorial and/or design judgment, coordinate with editors, designers, and Web production staff to arrive at optimal solution, and implement.

· Track and communicate progress of work and identify and problem-solve any roadblocks to successful, on-deadline task completion.

· For select content, provide SEO tags, copyedit, fact-check, and internally syndicate articles.

· Assist in tracking and communicating the status of digital assets and resolving delays.

· Provide project-management support for special projects such as e-mail testing or content migration.

Required knowledge and skills:

· Strong copy-editing, proofreading, and critical reading skills a must, as are keen attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while maintaining high-quality standards.

· Strong background in a deadline-oriented editorial production environment is preferable, along with a high comfort level and work experience with digital and mobile products. Experience with business-management content or work in a professional-services firm a plus.

· PC proficiency in a Windows environment including MS Word and Excel.

· Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, and Illustrator desired. Familiarity with online content management systems (e.g., Sitecore) and e-mailing platforms (e.g., Epsilon/DREAM) a plus.

· Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style.

· Familiarity with social media apps; able to provide proofing support for social media assets as needed.

· Short-form writing: there will be opportunities to contribute to curated content bundles and online newsletters; ability to produce lively, engaging short-form content in a quick-turnaround environment a plus.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 30306