Proofreader

Midnight Oil (moagency.com), strategically located in "the heart of Hollywood" in Burbank, CA, is a creative, and specialty print production partner to the majority of theatrical and streaming studios, with relationships often measured in terms of decades, not years. We uniquely and conveniently combine our Studio and Print Production capabilities all under one roof in our 120,000 square feet facility, with an Amtrak stop and the Burbank Airport directly across the street. However, our “secret ingredient” is simply our people … we have the best, most passionate, most capable team of 150 motivated employees who always deliver exceptional solutions to our clients as we aren't satisfied being anything short of the best. We shape creative ideas by making them better and bringing them to life in virtually any media format, on-time, and to the highest standards of quality. And we do things the right way as our culture of mutual respect, transparency, collaboration, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion makes MO a great place to work.

Objective: The Proofreader is responsible for ensuring accuracy and maintaining consistency across a variety of deliverables throughout the digital and print production process. The Proofreader will work and collaborate cross-functionally across various teams to guarantee that all deadlines are achieved.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Ensure accuracy of content, spelling, syntax, punctuation, typos, and grammar for various materials including social media, marketing, names, quotes, billing blocks, packaging, and testimonials
• Monitor and adhere to consistency, style, standards, and guidelines across all deliverables
• Collaborate, develop, and maintain a strong relationship with content creators
• Fact-check, research, and verify information
• Provide revisions and written feedback while meeting deadline needs
• Handle secure, sensitive and/or confidential documents and information

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Impeccable understanding of the English language with the skill to adjust style to best fit a variety of clients and audiences

• Excellent time-management and organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects with different objectives simultaneously

• Deadline-focused mindset with demonstrated adaptability to adjust to rapidly changing requirements and schedules
• Self-management approach to providing feedback, communicating status, and completing assignments
• Proficient in AP Style
• MAC and PC Proficient
• Adobe Acrobat Pro, MS Word, and Google Suite

Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in English or related area
• 3-5 years proofreading/editing experience
• Agency experience preferred

Reporting Relationship:

Direct reports: None

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer.

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