[Hiring] Proofreader @Equiniti

Role Description

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.

• 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.
• Embrace collaboration 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

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: 1-2 years in a professional setting, customer service experience required.

Benefits

• Flexible work options.
• Competitive pay.
• Wellness benefits.
• People-first culture.