Proofreader

Summary

As a Proofreader on the global Editorial team, you 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 Public Relations and Investor Relations companies.

Location & Schedule

This role will be based in either our El Segundo, CA office (2321 Rosecrans Avenue) or Chicago, IL office (200 North LaSalle Street). This role offers in person collaboration and flexibility to work from home.

El Segundo, CA: 12:00p – 8:30p Pacific Time
Chicago, IL: 2:00p – 10:30p Central Time

Responsibilities

• Review clients’ press releases for grammatical errors, spelling errors, and inconsistencies. Does not involve fact-checking.
• Format press releases to match the client’s original version as closely as possible.
• Support clients with a range of requests and enquiries 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 and across departments.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field required. Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for education requirements.

Experience: 1-2 years of professional experience required (previous newswire experience a plus). Customer service experience in a fast-paced environment required.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Together we offer more than a job, we offer a place to grow. Through hands-on experience, real-world projects, and access to industry-leading tools, you’ll have what you need to build a meaningful career.
• You’ll join a diverse, global team united by innovation, collaboration, and a shared passion for what we do.
• Flexible work options.
• Competitive pay.
• Wellness benefits.
• A people-first culture that supports your success - both at work and beyond.