Senior Proofreader

Location: Wheeling, WV, USA; onsite. Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Salary: $19.57–$27.74 per hour.

Company

hirify.global provides marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions, along with creative execution and business process consulting, for clients across 28 countries.

What you will do

• Proofread complex legal documents and correct spelling, grammar, verbiage, formatting, and compositional errors.
• Compare corrected proofs against mark-up and perform quality assurance on completed work.
• Oversee proofreading assignments, coordinate workflow and intake, and maintain job logs and tracking systems.
• Troubleshoot complex document-processing, software, and hardware issues, escalating problems when appropriate.
• Manage deadlines, communicate with clients and colleagues, and handle confidential information.
• Train junior staff and support document production and preparation for peer teams.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; higher education or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience, preferably in a legal, banking, or large corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of grammar and composition rules, with proofreading or editing experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is desired.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, and make policy-aligned decisions.
• Strong communication, customer service, organizational, troubleshooting, and attention-to-detail skills.

Nice to have

• Education or experience in English, journalism, or proofreading.
• Knowledge of a legal timekeeping or job-tracking system.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off, disability insurance, life insurance, and parental leave.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Adoption assistance, tuition assistance, and employer or partner discounts.
• Employment is contingent on completing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.