Proofreader (Overnights) - Contract (Remote)
New York-Home Office
At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.
Broadridge is hiring! We are seeking a contract, overnight Proofreader to join our dynamic team in Operations Quality. In this role, you will work with client facing and internal Composition teams to check the accuracy of all documents received for conversion and revision. You will use your strong attention to detail to mark any errors that need to be corrected.
Are you looking to join a dynamic and growing team? Are you comfortable working within a fast-paced environment? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
This position is a contract role expected to last 12 months with the possibility of extension. The work hours are overnight 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM ET, Monday - Friday, with some overtime. This is a remote role where you will work off-site. Travel is limited and generally used for team learning and collaboration meetings.
Responsibilities:
Perform a full quality check on various types of financial documents at the time of creation, as well as after various changes from the client, before they are filed with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) and/or printed
Compare converted documents to the original documents received from the client, ensuring that the text matches
Proofread and verify that spelling, grammar, style, and alignment are correct and consistent throughout (including job numbers, page numbers, headings, etc.)
Make sure all logos are correct and of the highest quality
Mark identified changes directly on the printed PDF proof
Qualifications:
1-2 years of experience in Proofreading is preferred, or a degree in English or similar field
High level of skill in written English including spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Self-motivated to work efficiently and meet deadlines
Ability to stay focused throughout an entire document, which may be long and technical
Good interpersonal skills to build working relationships with co-workers and internal clients
Confidence with computers and a strong command of Microsoft Office Suite
Comfortable working with high-volumes, and capable of maintaining a fast pace
Ability to work flexible working hours during seasonal periods
The compensation rate for this position is $22.00 per hour. Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education.
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Remote role
Benefits/PerksCollaboration Diverse and inclusive environment Flexible work model Work-life integration
Tasks- Compare documents
- Mark changes on printed pdf
- Proofread and verify text
- Quality check on financial documents
Alignment Attention to detail Grammar Interpersonal Microsoft Office Microsoft Office Suite Proofreading Punctuation Spelling Style Teams Written Written English
Experience1-2 years
EducationBusiness English Similar field
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