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Proofreader - part time

Employer
Pursuit Resources Group
Location
Witham
Salary
£20000 - £25000/annum
Closing date
15 Apr 2019

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Sector
Marketing, Advertising, PR
Hours
Part Time
Flexibility
Set hours
Contract Type
Permanent
Are you experienced in proofreading, with excellent attention to detail? Do you have a background in marketing or journalism? If you are looking for an exciting part-time opportunity, this is a great role for you!

Pursuit Resources are currently recruiting for a Proofreader on a part-time basis for our client, an award-winning, dynamic & rewarding agency in the Essex area. The successful candidate will form part of a Quality Assurance and work alongside the Client Services & Studio teams. The role of proofreader is to ensure that material is clear, consistent, complete, credible, well written, grammatically correct and accessible; to take the initial material or copy and make it ready for publication or digital dissemination whilst adhering to brand consistency.

Job Responsibilities include:

* Read and evaluate written text, correcting spelling mistakes, grammar, typographical and brand errors

* Compare typeset proofs against original copy to identify errors or omissions.

* Stay abreast of grammatical development as well as new terminologies in English.

* Maintain awareness of new words or phrases coming into popular usage with a view to ensuring they are appropriate.

* Sub-edit text supplied by CS to ensure consistent house style.

* Check that CS have provided all the required materials and paperwork.

* Proofread work from the Studio e.g. emails, mailers, flyers and brochures.

* Liaise with CS directly to clarify or resolve queries, e.g. grammatical inconsistencies relating to style and text choice. Discuss and resolve misinterpretations and any potentially libellous material.

Our client is looking for:

* A degree in the following would be desirable: English, Journalism, or Mass Communication,Publishing or Publishing Studies, Media or Electronic Media

* Minimum of two years’ experience proofreading or editing written content.

* Knowledge of standard proofreading practices, procedures and concepts.

* A thorough knowledge of English language including a high level of skill in written English, including spelling, grammar and punctuations.

* Concentration, accuracy and great attention to detail.

* Quick reader with the ability to read and edit quickly without sacrificing quality.

* Working extensively on digital content.

* Excellent computer skills, including the Microsoft suite and Adobe Acrobat.

* Use of Apple Macs.

Our client is looking for this person on a part-time basis to work either;

* Four days per week – 9:30 till 14:30 or 10:00 till 15:00 – 20 hours (Monday and Friday required to work)

* Or

* Five days per week – 9:30 till 14:30 or 10:00 till 15:00 – 25 hours

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a social, team-orientated and rapidly growing company who offer great career progression opportunities, benefits package, social committee, free onsite parking, and annual bonus!

If you feel you fit the requirements for this role and would like to discuss it in more detail please contact Samantha Chambers on (phone number removed).

Pursuit Resources Group are an established recruitment agency based in Braintree, Essex. We recruit across many industry sectors within Essex, Herts, Suffolk, London and beyond. We cover both the permanent and the temporary recruitment market. For more details visit our website – (url removed) or alternatively find us on social media under ‘@pursuitgroup’. To be notified of all the latest positions please follow us on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn

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