Proofreader

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Job Description:

The Proofreader is responsible for checking documents produced by a range of departments across Dimensional for grammatical, typographical, compositional, and logical errors and other inconsistencies. Content may be internal or external communications related to research, investment strategy, marketing, sales positioning, organizational culture, history, and other topics. The Proofreader also works with staff members to craft biographies for client-facing positions. The Proofreader should see her/his review as the last eye as an "editor" and the first eye as a "reader"-will someone coming fresh to the material think it reads well and coherently conveys the message it aims to convey? Do the charts and exhibits support the message of the piece?

The successful candidate will also read proofs against copy to mark errors, verify conformity with design specifications, and ensure corrections to updated copy are incorporated. The Proofreader must demonstrate the ability to mark up documents using Markup in Microsoft Word and notes in Adobe Acrobat. Essential are excellent grammatical and spelling skills, the discipline and initiative to work on complex projects independently, and the ability to follow Dimensional branding and style guidelines. The Proofreader may occasionally copy edit material as the first Editorial review of such content, as well as take on small writing assignments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proofread blog posts and other website content; newsletters and other internal and external communications; brochures and other print publications; data presentations; and other materials for accuracy, syntax, grammar, usage, style, punctuation, and clarity.
• Take a holistic view of content evaluation, stepping back and determining whether a piece coheres in the manner intended.
• Proofread material according to the Chicago Manual of Style and the in-house style guide.
• Apply company editorial and branding guidelines as maintained by the Editorial and Creative Directors.
• Occasionally copy edit with a mandate to take a more active hand in improving language.
• Collaborate across departments with a collegial, goal-focused, flexible mindset.
• Participate in daily Editorial meetings to further the department's goals.

Competencies Required:

• Superb mastery of English grammar.
• Proven ability to encounter new material and quickly incorporate lessons learned into a long-term approach.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to maintain focus for long periods.
• Superior copyediting skills, including expert attention to spelling, syntax, grammar, usage, style, and punctuation.
• Proficient at working within the area of modern finance or a proven ability to quickly develop such a skill.
• Ability to catch errors of visual organization such as inconsistent typography, spacing, graphics, and colors.
• Ability to prioritize independently based on workflow dependencies, competing business initiatives, and time constraints.
• Ability to apply the latest edition of the Chicago Manual of Style, supplemented by house style.
• Familiarity with web publishing processes and ability to adapt to a new and evolving CMS.
• Experience with Jira or other project-management systems, or ability to quickly develop this expertise.

Educational Background: Bachelor's in journalism, English, or related field.

Relevant Years of Experience: At least five years of experience copyediting or proofreading financial copy, or other technical or complex copy.

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