Proofreader POST NUMBER: 403861
Duration: 12 Month
Location: Minneapolis, MN 55401
What is the Opportunity?
- We are looking for a detail-oriented, fast learner to join our team as a Proofreader.
- They 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.
- If not already familiar with the financial industry, the ideal candidate will be able to quickly learn compliance regulations.
- They must communicate effectively with the writers and other staff to ensure documents meet all company guidelines in a timely manner.
What Will You Do?
- Review documents for grammar, spelling, style, and compliance regulations
- 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
Soft Skills:
- Ability to quickly learn systems
- Exceptional attention to details
- Excellent communication skills
- Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proofreader Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant experience
- Familiarity with AP style guides
- Fact-checking and research expertise
- Excellent grammar and communication skills
- Proficiency in basic computer programs, such as Microsoft Office
- Experience in the financial industry
- Experience working in Adobe Workfront
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.