LEGAL PROOFREADER The Custom Group of CompaniesLEGAL PROOFREADERNew York, NY$30–$35Major NYC Law firm seeking qualified legal proofreader candidates skilled in Silent Reads, Defined Terms, Cross-References, Format Checks, Revisions, and EDGAR Printer Slugs, who also have familiarity reading various types of Litigation documents. Candidates need to read for accuracy, consistency, pay close attention to detail, and be used to working under pressure to meet tight deadlines with quick turnaround times.
Sr. Proofreader J Crew Group IncSr. ProofreaderNew York, NY$33.65–$40.83 / hourWorking closely with Creative, Copy, Brand Operations, Marketing, E-commerce, Merchandising and Legal teams, the Senior Proofreader will ensure that all messaging is clear and error-free across digital, print and in-store touchpoints. Proofread and quality-check promotional and brand-marketing materials across email, website, paid media, social media, SMS, direct mail, store signage, packaging and other customer-facing channels.
NewProofreader Marchon PartnersProofreaderSyosset, NYBasic graphic design skills (which include making modifications to existing documents or setting up simple business cards and letterheads). Communication skills (answer calls from customers and provide updates on job status).
Production Editor Hachette Book GroupProduction EditorNY$62,000–$66,000 / yearResponsibilities: Manage 20-25 original titles per year from manuscript transmittal to bound book using electronic workflow Prepare and code manuscripts for design and typesetting Hire and supervise freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers, and review their work Review and collate author, editor, and proofreader corrections in Adobe Acrobat Copyedit, proofread, and route jacket and cover materials from original copy through final proof Work closely with various in-house departments including editorial, design, and production to troubleshoot and resolve problems that arise and ensure all deadlines are met Comfortable working on books with accelerated schedules Maintain high levels of accuracy throughout each project Attend relevant department and interdepartmental meetings Qualifications: At least 5 years of production editorial experience required. The Production Editor will work closely with the editorial, design, and production teams, and will be responsible for managing a variety of nonfiction projects, such as cookbooks, decorating and design books, gardening books, travel books, self-help books, gift books, children's books, stationery, and more.
Production Editor, UNSQ Kids Hachette Book GroupProduction Editor, UNSQ KidsNY$60,000–$65,000 / yearUnion Square Kids is seeking a Production Editor to oversee and manage 50 fiction and nonfiction titles per year, including complex illustrated titles, picture books, graphic novels, and middle-grade and young-adult titles. Review and route copyedited manuscripts, working in MS Word to reconcile copyediting and author markup, and review, route, and collate corrections for all stages of manuscripts, text proofs, and electronic blues.
Assistant Editor Brennan Center for JusticeAssistant EditorNY$70,000–$80,000 / yearCopyedit or proofread newsletters, video scripts and subtitles, event blurbs, podcast copy, social media posts, institutional web pages, staff bios, and other materials. As a vehicle for developing and disseminating original research and innovative reforms, they routinely mold the national conversation about critical issues facing American democracy.