Proofreader - Temporary, Remote

reputed company is a fundraising, marketing, communications, and consulting agency for the nonprofit sector. Since 1977, we have helped hundreds of clients across the cultural, social services, health, environmental, advocacy, and international development areas establish an online presence to be able to fundraise more effectively. We have an opening for a proofreader during our holiday busy season (now – December 31st). The proofreader ensures that all digital and print content we produce for our nonprofit clients is error-free and functions correctly. Experience in quality assurance desired. The ideal candidate will work remotely and will be able to turn around deadline-driven assignments during East reputed company hours. Prior proofreading experience and three references are required. Location: 100% remote Start date: Immediately Hours: M-F, 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. EST Rate: $25 per hour Responsibilities include providing content proofing and quality assurance testing for: • High volumes of HTML and text-based email messages • Websites, landing pages, and forms • Social media posts and online ads • SMS messaging • Direct mail letters, reports, inserts and replies, holiday cards • Various printed collateral (brochures, infographics, self-mailers, posters, etc.) Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with style guides, and the flexibility to adapt to client preferences • Keen eye for detail • Proficiency with reputed company Word and reputed company Docs • Experience editing digital content Bonus Skill: Experience or desire to assist in quality assurance testing for large and small scale website development. To apply: Submit your résumé and cover letter to jobs@sankyinc.com (with “Temp Proofreader” in the reputed company line). Apply tot his job Apply To this Job

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