Proofreader

Proofreader Location:

Hybrid in Sunnyvale, CA (roughly 3 days/week onsite)

Duration:

3 months with potential for extension

Pay Rate:

$26-31.25/hr+ depending on experience The Planet Group is seeking a Proofreader to join our well-known advertising client on a 3-month contract. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position and will work a hybrid schedule out of their Sunnyvale office.

Proofreader Responsibilities:

Proofread a high volume of marketing materials and brand communications Work closely with editors and the legal, production, and project marketing teams to ensure accuracy and integrity across all deliverables Ensure brand quality and consistency across thousands of print and digital mechanicals distributed to global partners Proofread marketing collateral, such as comparison signs, collections signs, product pages, features pages, and marketing guides Maintain the highest level of quality and confidentiality

Proofreader Qualifications :

BA or BS degree in English, Journalism, or the equivalent A minimum of 4 years' experience in editing, copyediting, and/or proofreading marketing and technical materials at a publication, design firm, corporate marketing communications department, or ad agency, preferably for a creative or consumer brand Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work diplomatically in a dynamic, confidential studio environment Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to focus, prioritize, and pivot in a fast-paced environment Experience working for global brands An understanding of the production process and of brand channel, retail, interactive, and packaging practices Strong organizational and time management skills to handle concurrent projects, track milestones, manage active deadlines, advance deliverables, and find solutions to daily challenges Able to navigate complex processes and tools, including a specialized ticketing system to edit and route deliverables Flexible during high-volume periods (longer hours and weekends) and able to adapt and assimilate immediately if called on to work for a few hours within an environment of constant change, simultaneous projects, and shifting priorities and timelines Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop, and iWork Dedicated to brand excellence and to maintaining the highest level of quality and confidentiality