Job Description
The Proofreader is responsible for ensuring the quality of the proofs to be released to the clients or to be signed off for release (online/print). He/she will be coordinating the flow of his/her projects with the internal stakeholders and other proofreaders and operators assigned to the same projects. He/she should be tracking the job history and be familiar with the clients’ rules as the projects progress.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze and proofread financial documents such as proxy statements,, corporate annual reports, and sustainability reports which contain various charts, graphs and tables
- Read proofs against copy and correct errors in type, format, grammar, punctuation, or spelling
- Analyze customer instructions/requirements and raise inquiries if there are any.
- Coordinate the job with various stakeholders (e.g. designers, specialists) via email and/or collaboration platform.
- Mark corrections on proofs using standard proofreading marks
- Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records or original copy to detect errors
- Rearranging client- supplied information/content to turn into around a new structure based on the design.
- Identifying content for graphical representation—you are expected to identify standard content that can be easily turned into a graphic (simple to complex)
- Distribute proofs with marked corrections for reprinting or reviewing
- Read and correct on screen
- Ensure that the team coordinators are given an up-to-date status of jobs and an estimated time of completion
- Clarify any job-specific queries/issues with the job coordinators
- Advise if the inquiry/concern requires attention from the advisors, the designers, or clients
- Ensure that a thorough final check is conducted prior to submission of all jobs
Requirements:
- Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree, preferably major in Literature, English or Communications
- Must have a very good oral and written English communication and comprehension skills
- Must have keen attention to detail
- Must have a high analytical skills
- Strong project management and coordination skills
- Must be willing to work on rotating shifts covering Manila, UK or US time zones
- Possesses highly analytic proofreading skills as well as proficiency in various computer applications, including MS Office (Excel and Word) and Adobe Acrobat
- Previous experience in a publishing industry in the same capacity is definitely an advantage
- Sensitivity to effective information design
- Fast learner, willing and enthusiastic to learn the complexity and intricacy of the whole production process
- At least 1 year of working experience in the related field is required
- Fresh graduates with above-average academic achievement, very strong organizational, leadership and people skills are also encouraged to apply
- Five (5) vacancies available for this position
- Must be willing to work in Ortigas Center in Pasig City; temporary WFH-onsite hybrid arrangement
Behavioral Traits Requirements:
- Possesses high degree of personal responsibility and accountability
- Dependable
- Has a high tolerance for stress and pressure
- Takes initiative
- Possesses a high degree of integrity
- Driven and goal-oriented
- Cooperative and collaborative
- Diligent
- Enthusiastic and willing to learn
- Has a high level of flexibility and adaptability
- Has a positive and jovial attitude
