Job Summary
- Company
- Cramer Production Business Trust
- Location
- Norwood, MA 02062
- Industries
- Printing and Publishing
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employee
- Years of Experience
- 2+ to 5 Years
- Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Proofreader
About the Job
Cramer is an independent leading edge provider of Digital Marketing and Event Solutions. We have provided strategic marketing and communications solutions to build brands, acquire customers and educate and train employees for the past 25 years. We work with Fortune 500 and emerging companies like EMC, EMD Serono, Gillette, Boston Scientific, and Jordan’s Furniture to name a few. By partnering with our clients, we deliver business results through the creation and execution of targeted marketing solutions that include Brand Development, Product Launches, Sales & Product Training, Customer Acquisition & Retention, Internal Communications, Channel Marketing, and Meetings & Events. Known for our unique “in-source” model Cramer’s core services include Events, Interactive, Graphic Design, Learning Solutions and Video. The integration of these offerings combined with superior program management skills, ensures that our clients’ expectations are exceeded while the impact of their marketing dollars are maximized.
For more information, please visit our website at www.crameronline.com or visit our blog at www.awidernet.com.
Job Purpose/Mission:
As proofreader, you will be responsible for reading, detecting and marking typographical, compositional and grammatical errors in copy decks and assuring the accuracy of website links, phone numbers and addresses. You may also be responsible for identifying and indicating discrepancies between two copy decks in a comparative read.
Responsibilities Include:
- Work with the project managers to follow schedules and achieve deadlines
- Partner with the project managers to enhance the process
- Update copy decks as needed and route back to project managers/copywriters
- Work with the copy editor to make sure correct disclaimers are being used
- Become familiar with brand guidelines
- Identify and indicate discrepancies between layout and copy deck
- Ensure text and formatting are consistent throughout documents
- Work independently while staying focused and maintaining accuracy
- Utilize standard proofreader’s marks
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2-3 years of experience in editorial or related field
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle diverse mediums: online, offline, video
- Ability to proofread a large volume of material in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong computer skills; understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle fast-paced environment
- Understanding of JIRA (preferred)
- Understanding of the Chicago Manual of Style and the AMA Manual of Style (preferred)
- Solution oriented, organized
- Resolve issues and escalate to manager when needed
- Promote teamwork
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