URGENT NEED: FULL-TIME PROOFREADER FOR A RAPIDLY GROWING BOOK PUBLISHING COMPANY

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

$3 per hour

HOURS PER WEEK

TBD

DATE POSTED

Sep 30, 2018

JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking for an EXPERIENCED proofreader for non-fiction book manuscripts (motivational/business category) in English. Must be deadline-conscious, goal-oriented, resourceful and creative.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Check spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure.
• Make sure that names of people, places and organizations are spelled properly and that facts, dates and statistics are accurate. This may involve contacting writers' sources and conducting online research.
• Create a page layout that consists of the placement of articles, photographs and advertisements.
• Code manuscripts for design features, such as the hierarchy of headings.
• Create artwork briefs to detail the content of illustrations.
• Ensure that illustrations are correctly captioned and referred to in the text.
• Ensure consistency in hyphenation, capitalization, formatting of references, etc.
• Sub-edit text written by a number of authors to ensure consistent house style.
• Discuss and resolve any potentially libelous sections with the author.
• Identify plagiarized content and copyright images.
• Communicate with the author to make recommendations, provide updates and follow up on any requirements.

Ideal Skills and Qualifications:

English Proofreading, English Grammar, English Punctuation

A combination of training and/or experience in proofreading book manuscripts

Familiarity with existing house styles is an advantage.

Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Extremely detail-oriented

Proven ability to effectively prioritize tasks

Ability to exercise good judgment, initiative, and proactiveness

High standards of ethics and confidentiality to handle sensitive information – extremely important

Flexible and open to working in a 24x7 work environment (The primary schedule is 8AM to 5PM MNL but you must be flexible.)

Other Requirements:
Must pass the proofreading assessment facilitated by the company
Computer Processor: Dual Core
Computer Memory/RAM: 2.00 GB
Internet Speed: 2 MBPS
Working Headset with mic

If you are excited about this opportunity, please send an email conveying your interest to Upgrade to see actual info with "I AM AN EXPERIENCED PROOFREADER" in the subject line.

Please attach your CV and a 2-minute introductory audio clip highlighting your educational and work background and explaining why you feel you are a good fit for the post.

Lastly, please include the questions below and your responses in the email.

1) Are you available to start working immediately?

2) Are you flexible and open to working in a 24x7 work environment? Primary schedule is 8AM to 5PM MNL but you must be open to being flexible.

3) Do you currently have a high-speed DSL or cable internet connection with 2 MBPS minimum at home? Do you have a backup internet option like a mobile internet stick?

Please check your DSL/cable internet speed by going to Upgrade to see actual info and include your speed test results link in your email.

4) Is your personal computer's processor at least i3 core with a memory/RAM of 4.00 GB? Please send us a screenshot of your computer settings. This will also be verified remotely during the interview process.

5) Are you planning to take an extensive holiday (3+ weeks) in the next 3 to 6 months?

6) What is your Skype ID?

Please note that we require all of this information in order to set up your interview. If your availability/technical set-up does not fit Black Card Books' requirements at this time, we will also be happy to interview you at a future time when you can comply with these requirements.

Candidates chosen for consideration will be required to take a proofreading assessment. Succeeding interviews will be on video over Skype.

All responses will be sent to the email address on your resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those qualified will be contacted.

ABOUT THE EMPLOYER

Contact Person: Marites

Member since: May 17, 2014

Total Job Posts: 0

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