Proofreader at Metropolitan School of Business and Management UK

We are looking for a detail-oriented Proofreader to join our team. You must be proficient in basic and advanced grammar rules and understand how they are used within our style guides. Our ideal candidate is meticulous in reviewing copy, noting errors such as punctuation, spelling, and word usage, and knows how to check statements for accuracy or potential plagiarism. You must communicate effectively with other team members to ensure documents meet all company guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Proofread materials for spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, usage, consistency, and brand voice.
• Fact-check dates and other statements for accuracy
• Ensure text meets tone and character count outlined by company policies
• Make corrections and suggest edits to the document
• Meet proofreading deadlines
• Attend team meetings, provide constructive editorial input, and communicate with team members
• Evaluate and recommend changes to create efficiencies.
• Work with IT-based publishing systems and databases, as well as via the Internet or from paper manuscripts
• Maintaining awareness of new words or phrases coming into popular usage with a view to ensuring they're appropriate for the readership
• Use word processors and other specialized software to make changes on typeset documents
• Analyze documents to ensure chapter titles match the list of contents
• Forward proofread materials for approval and publication
• Ensure projects are completed within set time constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in English, Journalism, Mass Communication or in a related relevant discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience proofreading or editing text; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience
• Knowledge of standard proofreading practices, procedures, and concept

Skills/Requirements

• Excellent grammar and communication skills
• Proficiency in basic computer programs, such as Microsoft Office
• Detail oriented
• Quick reading skill
• Resourcefulness
• Ability to Multitask 
• Knowledge of publication formats.