Proofreader

Title:                Proofreader
Time Type:       Part-time (or independent contractor)
Location:          Troy, MI (or remote)
Department:     Education and Content

Job Summary

The Proofreader ensures content, both educational and marketing, is accurate, clear, and ready for publication. This includes both grammar and punctuation as well as formatting and consistency.

This is a part-time position – estimated at 30-40 hours per month. Schedule is flexible, as aligned with organizational needs.

Should understand, or be ready to learn, the mission, investment principles and philosophy of NAIC / BetterInvesting and how NAIC / BetterInvesting relates to its members and its volunteers. Understand, or be ready to learn, the value of NAIC volunteers and how to work well with them.

About NAIC / BetterInvesting

As a nonprofit organization, our mission is to educate individual investors and investment clubs to become successful lifelong stock investors. Our employees have been with us on average for over 14 years due to our mission-driven approach, excellent work/life balance, remote flexibility, superb benefits and more. You can read more about our organization, founded in 1951, at www.betterinvesting.org

Essential Functions

Confer with editors and authors on content, form and style. Recommend revisions to articles and illustrations. Proofread publications and content for distribution. Make stylistic, structural, factual and grammatical corrections as needed.
Perform layout activities for print and digital publications. Monitor copy through editing and production stages.
For each issue of BetterInvesting Magazine, prepare certain routine features; SSG pages for stock to study and Repair Shop chart are two particular responsibilities with others as needed
Proof and prep each article/page for final production quality, ultimately review/proof digimag each issue. Ensure all links are working correctly, send correct URL info when incorrect and interface with digi vendor to ensure all is properly set for activating for members’ use.
Backup for BetterInvesting Weekly layout/distribution and other projects when absences of other staff members require.
Proofread educational content such as BetterInvesting Weekly. Proofreading the complete issue of each magazine is essential.
Proofread much of the material the organization uses for marketing and publishing.
Primary editor of membership renewal forms.
Part of the BINC program book team. Ensure all copy and other assets are received on time and ready for inclusion.
Ensure content matches existing style guides

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

Knowledge

Knowledge of Word and Excel
Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop

Skills and Abilities

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Sound planning and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively with a team and in an independent manner with little supervision
Attention to detail
Deadline-friendly; ability to prioritize projects; work quickly, accurately and thoroughly to meet deadlines
Ability to work well with others; excellent interpersonal skills, even under pressure

Desirable (but not required) Experience: Five years of professional proofreading experience

We welcome all applicants, including stay-at-home parents, those returning to the workforce after an extended period away, etc.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.

To apply, email us at position@betterinvesting.org
Include:

A comprehensive resume
A letter stating your personal interest in the position indicating how your skills, knowledge and experience match the responsibilities articulated in the job description

Application deadline: Applications are being accepted until position is filled

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Management sometimes assigns additional duties. This job description may be revised at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either the employee or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

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