QC Proofreader

Proofreader / Quality Control (Global Event Support)

Contract: Feb 1 – April 30

Hours: ~20 hrs/week

Rate: ~$40-50/hr.

Location: Chicago

One of our global consumer brands is seeking a Proofreader / Quality Control Specialist to support a high-visibility global brand event this spring. This contract role will play a critical part in ensuring all event-related creative and communications are accurate, consistent, and aligned to brand standards ahead of and during the live event.

This individual will partner closely with creative, marketing, and production teams to review and quality-check a high volume of materials across digital, print, and presentation formats, helping to maintain a polished, error-free brand experience for a global audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Proofread and quality-check event materials including presentations, signage, digital assets, emails, and marketing communications
• Ensure copy, formatting, branding, and visual elements are accurate and consistent across all deliverables
• Review final creative before production or distribution to catch errors, inconsistencies, and layout issues
• Partner with creative and marketing teams to flag corrections, suggest improvements, and ensure fast turnaround in a deadline-driven environment
• Maintain organized version control and track revisions across multiple workstreams

Ideal Background

• 3 years of experience in proofreading, copy editing, or quality control within a marketing, creative, or agency environment
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to catch errors in copy, layout, and formatting
• Experience supporting large-scale events, campaigns, or brand launches preferred
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-volume production environments with tight deadlines
• Highly organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple files, versions, and approvals