Part-time Proofreader

Title: Part-time Proofreader

Location: St. Louis, MO

Company: Fortune 100 Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FuseGlobal has worked with this company for 20 years)

Initial term: 12 months (position expected to run longer)

Schedule: Monday - Thursday onsite; Friday WFH

Position Summary

This individual will be responsible for proofing consumer-targeted communication materials generated by the agency. Strong grammar skills, accuracy, and attention to detail is a must. A positive, can-do attitude will contribute to key support role on an agency team. Additionally, the Proofreader will be proofreading packaging and other consumer collateral material.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for proofreading all content generated by the production/digital design group. Assures the following:
• Accuracy against original approved copy
• Proper grammar and spelling
• Calls out variances from conventional treatments on typographic style
• Correct size and type specifications
• Correct placement of copy on layout
• Proper use of trademarks
• Verifies proper coupon codes, expiration dates, ingredient statements and legal mandatories are used.
• Applies current Federal Trade Commission packaging requirements with regard to type and symbols.
• Makes sure all documents are current with industry and legal standards.
• Requires capable communication and good judgment when interacting with creative organization (copywriters, art director, designers, account managers), client organization (Legal, Regulatory, Project Management, Marketing).
• This area of work may require additional responsibilities for record-keeping, process management toward quality control, and other administrative support to the creative organization. Serious, smart, flexible team player will be an asset.
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree required. English major preferred.
• Three plus years professional experience in proofreading, copywriting or editing creative content. Agency experience preferred.
• Critical knowledge of spelling, editing, grammar.
• Ability to read and process large volume of content accurately to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written)
• Excellent organization skills, (clear and comprehensive record keeping, communication, process improvement).
• Ability to interface effectively with creative, client organization, including Legal and Regulatory, to secure right materials, and to get it right.
• Knowledge of digital keyline process, Macintosh computers and Word processing programs.
• Fastidious attention to detail.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• $40 per hour Overtime
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
  
  

ABOUT FuseGlobal

FuseGlobal is a partnership of people and brand-leading companies, working together to make things run better. For 25 years we have brought functionality to complex business and production processes and supply chains, resulting in enterprises that run smarter and more sustainably. Interested in digital manufacturing, industrial engineering, supply chain management, all-things tech, and energy & the environment? This is where we live. Engage with us!