Proofreader
$52,000–$52,000 year
HybridEl Segundo, California, United States
Job Summary
Review clients' press releases for grammatical errors, spelling errors, and inconsistencies under pressing deadlines without performing fact-checking. Format documents to match the client's original version and distribute them via the global network to journalists, terminals, and websites. Support clients with requests and enquiries via phone and email while assisting with regulatory needs like SEDAR and EDGAR filings. Manage account maintenance tasks including email lists, user accounts, and multimedia libraries. Act as the primary contact for administrative and consultative needs. Work occasional weekend on-call shifts and overtime during high-volume periods.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field
- 1-2 years of professional experience
- previous newswire experience
- Customer service experience in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work occasional overtime during high volume periods
- Required to work occasional weekend on call shifts, holidays and occasional remote monitoring shifts outside your typical schedule each year
Desired Qualifications
- Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for education requirements
- Knowledge of other Notified products
- Act as our clients' primary contact, supporting our clients' administrative and consultative needs in addition to press release service requests
- self-confidence, enthusiasm, and a positive, can-do attitude
- Excellent multi-tasking skills
- The ability to maintain focus in stressful situations
- Exceptional time-management skills, ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
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