Proofreader; Part-Time
Position: Proofreader (Part-Time) Job Description Proofreader (Part-Time) – 20 hours per week, onsite is headquarters Monday‑Thursday with option to work from home on Fridays. Candidate must be comfortable in a pet‑friendly environment. Responsibilities include proofreading consumer‑targeted communication materials with a focus on grammar, accuracy, and attention to detail. Responsibilities • Proofread all content generated by the production and digital design group. • Ensure accuracy against original approved copy, proper grammar, and spelling.• Identify variances from conventional treatments on typographic style. • Verify correct size and type specifications, and the correct placement of copy on layout. • Ensure proper use of trademarks and verify coupon codes, expiration dates, ingredient statements, and legal mandates. • Apply current Federal Trade Commission packaging requirements regarding type and symbols. • Ensure all documents are current with industry and legal standards. • Communicate effectively and exercise good judgment when interacting with creative teams, including copywriters, art directors, designers, account managers, and other stakeholders.Essential Skills • Bachelor's degree required; English major preferred. • Over three years of professional experience in proofreading, copywriting, or editing creative content. • Critical knowledge of spelling, editing, and grammar. • Ability to read and process large volumes of content accurately to meet deadlines. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Strong organizational skills, with clear and comprehensive record keeping. • Ability to interface effectively with creative and client organizations, including Legal and Regulatory teams.• Knowledge of digital keyline process, Macintosh computers, and word processing programs. • Attention to detail. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Agency experience preferred. • Experience with process improvement. Work Environment Pet‑friendly office in St. Louis headquarters. Collaboration with a creative team using Macintosh computers and word processing programs. Job Type & Location Contract position based out of St. Louis, MO. Hybrid: onsite Monday‑Thursday, work‑from‑home Friday. Pay and Benefits $36.00/hr benefits include medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, hospital, 401(k) retirement plan (pre‑tax and Roth), voluntary life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, health spending account (HSA), transportation benefits, employee assistance program, and PTO/leave.Final date to receive applications November 20, 2025. Job Details • Seniority level: Mid‑Senior Level • Employment type: Contract • Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing • Industry: Staffing and Recruiting About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe, with specialties in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain, and select administrative professions. We serve many Fortune 500 companies and are a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® double‑diamond winner.The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please email astoncarter #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job Apply tot his job