Job Description:

Proof Reader will be responsible for reviewing and ensuring the accuracy of print and digital layouts before final production.

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong knowledge of design principles, and the ability to spot errors in typography, spacing, and overall layout consistency.

Responsibilities:

• Compare original marked-up material with print outs and mark corrections on the print out using standard edit notations
• Check for correct font usage, image resolution, and color accuracy.
• Ensure proper alignment and placement of design elements.
• Collaborate with designers and production staff to resolve any issues.
• Ensure that text, layout, and illustrations are accurate, culturally appropriate, and adhere to our design guidelines and client specifications.
• Ensure implementation of client updates
• Communicate in a timely and effective manner to resolve questions and to ensure that errors are properly corrected
• Perform final quality checks on page layout and deliverable products prior to delivery
• Reports quality finding
• Running XML Tagging of translation in preparation for composition task.

Job Requirements:

• Good working knowledge of MS Office Applications, including file management through Windows Explorer
• Two years of experience proofreading or editing text; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
• Experience in proofreading and editing text. Fresh grads are welcome to apply.
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Reader and MS Office applications
  Strong attention to detail
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Working knowledge of XML publishing production workflow / systems an advantage
• Knowledge of MS Word operation an advantage
• Fresh graduate are encouraged to apply

Technical Requirements:

• Your own desktop or laptop
• Operating System: at least Windows 10 or Mac High Sierra
• Processor (required: minimum i3) and GHz (required: minimum 2.1 GHz)
• Memory: RAM (required: minimum 8GB)
• A consistent and stable Internet connection

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