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The work will be nominal, with a likely total input of roughly 10–20 hours over one quarter of a year. It will be on a pro bono basis. You will receive a certificate of experience and association with the organization.
Gulf Edge Consulting seeks a meticulous Proofreader with at least 2 years of experience to join its editorial team. This role requires a strong command of English writing, typography, and structural layout to ensure content meets high standards of accuracy and clarity. The successful candidate applies editorial neutrality and adheres to publication deadlines. The Proofreader works within digital print production workflows and refines text to improve readability and coherence without altering the original message. The role supports the quality and professionalism of Gulf Edge Consulting's publications.
- Review and correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax errors in varied texts.
- Identify and resolve inconsistencies in style, tone, and formatting while maintaining editorial neutrality.
- Apply knowledge of typography, structural layout, and digital print production workflows.
- Use Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Adobe Acrobat for proofreading and text editing.
- Collaborate with authors, editors, and designers to clarify ambiguous content.
- Follow style guides and publication requirements.
- Manage multiple assignments and meet strict deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
- Keep current with language rules, grammar changes, and editorial best practices.
- Conduct consistency checks across publications.
- Maintain proofreading records and provide process-improvement feedback.