Proofreader - Freelance or Contract-to-Hire

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About the Job

BNO’s headquarters is located in the New York Metro area (Somerville, NJ). We are a full-service advertising agency with a niche specialty in Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals and Pharma Marketing. We’re looking to add a proofreading rock-star with expertise in pharmaceutical and medical promotional materials including electronic media, presentations, brochures, social media, package inserts, instructions for use booklets, and packaging. 

The focus of this job is on producing high quality, detailed work based on established standards, guidelines and procedures. Precise, consistent work output is essential, requiring patience and a willingness to handle and complete one task at a time. The job environment is stable, based on known relationships with people and well-defined processes. Job knowledge and competency is built through structured step-by-step training and positive, supportive coaching from management and peers. Communication with others is based on knowledge of repetitive job routines and procedures gained from sufficient job experience. Consistent, error free work based on defined regulations and standards are key measures of job performance success. The job environment promotes steady, methodical work output so that job routines can be completed on time and error-free. This position is designed to develop a valued technical expert, one who is recognized and supported by management, with a stable work environment, who can deliver quality work on a consistent basis.

What we’re looking for…

  • 5+ years’ experience as a proofreader is required

  • Experience in proofreading healthcare and pharmaceutical promotional materials is required

  • Experience working within an agency setting is strongly preferred

  • Proficiency with AMA style guidelines and experience with using Adobe Acrobat is preferred

  • Experience in proofreading documents in an online system is preferred

Candidates should possess an energetic and inquisitive mind, with strong interpersonal skills, along with effective communication skills, both oral and written, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Must be curious and have heart for the industry.

What you’ll be doing …

As a proofreader, you will be part of an in-house team working across all Agency Departments, supporting the work of the Creative and Client Service Teams. You will also be a key player in our Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Communications Department, supporting more than 40+ client brands. In this area, your responsibilities can include maintaining editorial and promotional consistency across a range of communications; ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and brand requirements; comparing documents to source material to ensure consistency and accuracy; identifying mistakes in spelling, grammar, punctuation and layout, and more. You will become the SME and guardian of the brand!

The fine print …

This opportunity is freelance or contract-to-hire for a full-time, remote position for candidates located in New Jersey; salary range of $55,000 - $70,000, with the final salary offer based on individual candidate experience. 

Qualified candidates will live within 60 minutes’ drive from our Somerville, NJ office in order to attend quarterly, in-person team meetings. 

Benefits offered upon full time hire.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us.


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Skills:
Advertising Agencies, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Brochures, Coaching, Communication Skills, Consulting, Consumer Branding, Customer Support/Service, Digital Media, Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Proofreading, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Social Media, Standards Development, Team Player, Writing Skills


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