Proofreader (Part-Time)

Job Title: Proofreader

Job Description

This is a part-time position, requiring 20 hours per week, located onsite at the St. Louis headquarters from Monday to Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays. The candidate must be comfortable working in a pet-friendly environment. The role involves proofreading consumer-targeted communication materials generated by the agency, with a strong emphasis on grammar, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Proofread all content generated by the production and digital design group.
• Ensure accuracy against original approved copy, proper grammar, and spelling.
• Identify variances from conventional treatments on typographic style.
• Verify correct size and type specifications, and the correct placement of copy on layout.
• Ensure proper use of trademarks and verify coupon codes, expiration dates, ingredient statements, and legal mandates.
• Apply current Federal Trade Commission packaging requirements regarding type and symbols.
• Ensure all documents are current with industry and legal standards.
• Communicate effectively and exercise good judgment when interacting with creative teams, including copywriters, art directors, designers, account managers, and other stakeholders.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree required; English major preferred.
• Over three years of professional experience in proofreading, copywriting, or editing creative content.
• Critical knowledge of spelling, editing, and grammar.
• Ability to read and process large volumes of content accurately to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, with clear and comprehensive record keeping.
• Ability to interface effectively with creative and client organizations, including Legal and Regulatory teams.
• Knowledge of digital keyline process, Macintosh computers, and word processing programs.
• Attention to detail.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Agency experience preferred.
• Experience with process improvement.
  
  

Work Environment

The position is based in a pet-friendly office environment at the St. Louis headquarters. The role requires working onsite from Monday to Thursday, with the flexibility of working from home on Fridays. The work involves collaboration with a creative team and various stakeholders, using Macintosh computers and word processing programs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of St. Louis, MO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in St. Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2025.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.