Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
For this opening we will consider candidates from the following locations: El Segundo,CA,United States | Chicago,IL,United States
Notified is hiring a Proofreader on their global Editorial Team. As a Proofreader, you will report to a Team Lead and will play a key role in helping drive clients’ PR distribution services. You will review and format clients’ press releases under pressing deadlines and distribute them via their global network to journalists, terminals and websites. This position involves high concentration in editing and customer service. While this position does not offer original writing skills, there are opportunities to specialize in areas around newswire distribution and provide consultation to our clients. GlobeNewswire clients range from C-Suite executives to PR professionals, across multiple industries. We service both PR and IR companies.
- The work location is the office in El Segundo, CA or Toronto, Canada. The below shifts are available Monday – Friday.
- 3:00p - 11:30p Eastern Time (El Segundo)
- 4:00p - 12:30a Eastern Time (El Segundo)
- 3:00p - 11:30p Eastern Time (Toronto)
Essential Duties:
- Review clients’ press releases for grammatical and spelling errors and inconsistencies. Does not involve fact-checking
- Format press releases to match the client’s original version as closely as possible
- Communicate with clients via phone and email
- Assist with our clients’ regulatory needs, such as SEDAR and EDGAR filing
- Assist with our clients’ account maintenance, such as managing email lists, adding new users and accounts, and managing multimedia libraries
- Embraces collaborating with teammates
- Ability to work occasional overtime during high volume periods
- Knowledge of other Notified service offerings
Education/Experience:
- B.A. in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field required
- 1-2 years of professional experience required (previous newswire experience a plus)
- Customer service experience in a fast-paced environment required
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Projects 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
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. The hiring pay range for this position is anticipated between $24.00 - $25.00 per hour in local currency.
Benefits:
Want to love where you work? At Notified, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes what you’d expect (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match and flexible spending accounts), and several that go above and beyond (tuition reimbursement paid parental leave, access to a robust library of personal and professional training resources, employee discounts, critical illness, hospital indemnity and pet insurances, identify protection and more)!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
ABOUT US
Our Company has sales and/or operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Latin and South America and is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and Other Protected Categories. Our Company welcomes and encourages applications of individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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