What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proofreader position at Swoon?
Swoon is hiring for our corporate client in Chicago, IL and this will be a hybrid position.
This will be a 5.5 month contract opportunity with Benefits - Health, Dental & Vision.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Proofreader to support a corporate intranet content renovation project. This role will review updated digital content before publication to ensure it is accurate, clear, consistent, accessible, and aligned with editorial and content governance standards.
What You’ll Do:
- Review intranet content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, tone, formatting, and consistency
- Check links, metadata, tags, page elements, ownership fields, and outdated references
- Perform basic accessibility checks, including headings, link clarity, alt text, and scannability
- Confirm CMS updates align with approved content and feedback
- Document issues, defects, and recommended fixes
- Partner with content and operations teams to resolve issues before publication
- Support pre-publish and post-publish QA checks
- Help maintain QA checklists, editorial standards, and repeatable review processes
Requirements:
- Experience in proofreading, copy editing, digital content review, content QA, communications, or a related field
- Strong grammar, punctuation, tone, style, and plain-language writing skills
- Experience reviewing web, intranet, knowledge base, or digital workplace content
- Comfort working in a CMS or digital publishing environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to document issues clearly
- Familiarity with accessibility principles, including WCAG 2.2 AA
If interested in more details, please apply!
Salary : $30 - $34