[Hiring] Bilingual Proofreader @Equiniti

Role Description

As a Bilingual Proofreader on the global Editorial Team, you will report to a Team Lead and will play a key role in helping drive clients’ PR distribution services. Your responsibilities include:

• Reviewing clients’ press releases for grammatical errors, spelling errors, and inconsistencies (does not involve fact-checking).
• Formatting press releases to match the client’s original version as closely as possible.
• Supporting clients with a range of requests and enquiries via phone and email.
• Assisting with clients’ regulatory needs, such as SEDAR and EDGAR filing.
• Managing clients’ account maintenance, such as email lists, adding new users and accounts, and managing multimedia libraries.
• Collaborating with teammates and across departments.
• Acting as clients’ primary contact, supporting administrative and consultative needs in addition to press release service requests.
• Working occasional overtime during high volume periods.
• Being available for occasional weekend on-call shifts, holidays, and remote monitoring shifts outside your typical schedule each year.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 1-2 years of professional experience required (previous newswire experience a plus).
• Customer service experience in a fast-paced environment required.
• Fluency in English and French required.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Flexible work options.
• Competitive pay.
• Wellness benefits.
• A people-first culture that supports your success both at work and beyond.