Job Description

Proofread and review all documents for accurate use of grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and correct content placement, while strictly maintaining tenets of the brand voice according to client’s style guide. Will note corrections and revisions and organize follow-up procedures to ensure that changes, edits, and comments have been addressed. The proofreader will be working independently on multiple projects simultaneously and must be always able to confidently practice effective communication with team members and managers. 

• Must have excellent time management skills to be accurate and confident while working in a fast-paced studio production environment. 
• Proofreader will be main point of contact/liaison between studio staff and account/client team. 
• Must be comfortable working independently and primarily for a single agency client. 
• Oversee and maintain style guides and update supporting documents as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proofreading or copy-editing experience. 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communications, advertising, English, or related studies. 
• A command of all relative publishing styles (Chicago, AP); an excellent grasp of English grammar, syntax, and punctuation; sharp editing skills; and fluency in proofreading markup language and procedures. 
• Must be familiar with project types and channels, including print circulars, coupons, digital banners, website, email, B2B & B2C, social media, direct marketing, video scripts, packaging, and onsite and OOH signage. 
• Preferred skills: Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Google Docs

Additional Information

Perks: 

• Great compensation package 
• Comprehensive healthcare plans 
• 401(k) with employer match 
• Flexible time-off 
• 16 weeks paid parental leave

Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us.  

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply. Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact dentsurecruiting@dentsu.com if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.