Proofreader
- Diligent and experienced Proofreader Editor with strong experience assessing and correcting a wide variety of business and research texts
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills in explaining needed changes to authors and executives; proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Extensive experience of XX years in correcting spelling mistakes and grammatical errors; sub-editing text written by a number of authors to ensure consistent house style; checking that authors have provided all the required materials and paperwork
- Skilled in resolving queries directly with the author, e.g. style and text inconsistencies; coding manuscripts for design features, such as the hierarchy of headings, to instruct the production team; creating artwork briefs to detail the content of illustrations
- Adept in producing or working to a style checklist to ensure consistency in hyphenation, capitalization, formatting of references, etc.; maintaining awareness of new words or phrases coming into popular usage with a view to ensuring they're appropriate for the readership
- Instrumental in proofreading, reviewing, and editing documents for accurate use of grammar and content; gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function
- Excellent expertise in grammar writing and editing; strong facility with graphic and textual aspects of formatting editing and proofreading; exceptional ability to proofread and revise assessment materials; high copy-editing and communication skills
