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Freelance Proofreader

Freelance Proofreader

D MagazineDallas, Texas
30+ days ago
Job description

Are you a grammar fanatic, typo terminator, and AP Stylebook aficionado? Do you enjoy working across clients and industries? D Custom is looking for a new freelance proofreader!

This detail-oriented person is a wizard at catching the miniscule errors that no one else would catch. They attentively adhere to client style guides, AP style, and the Merriam-Webster dictionary to ensure that no letter, hyphen, or apostrophe is out of place.

Responsibilities include :

  • Proofreading print and digital content for a  wide range of clients .
  • Working closely with the managing editor to turn edits around in a timely manner.
  • Up to 20 hours per week.

The ideal person should be :

  • Fluent in Microsoft Office applications, InCopy, InDesign, and Acrobat.
  • Well-versed in AP Stylebook and Merriam-Webster.
  • Able to learn, implement, and accommodate SEO best practices to proofing changes.
  • Comfortable producing clean, publication-ready digital and print content for major companies.
  • Able to juggle multiple projects at once.
  • Detailed and organized.
  • Prompt in communication.

    • Ideal candidates include those with part-time jobs or full-time freelancers who can work proofing projects into their weekly schedule. Please apply by emailing your resume, portfolio, and desired hourly rate to  [email protected] .