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Proofreader - Contract (Remote)

Role overview

Summary

This role is for a Proofreader at Broadridge, focusing on ensuring the accuracy of financial documents during the conversion and revision process. You will collaborate with internal teams to maintain high-quality standards before documents are filed with the SEC.

Qualifications

  • High level of skill in written English including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Self-motivated to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
  • Good interpersonal skills to build working relationships with co-workers and internal clients.
  • Extensive confidence with computers and a strong command of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Preferred: 1-2 years of experience in Proofreading preferred, or a degree in English or similar field.

Responsibilities

  • Proofread edits from various sources including Word, PDF, Excel, PPT, and HTML files.
  • Perform a full quality check on financial documents before they are filed with the SEC or printed.
  • Compare converted documents to original documents to ensure content accuracy.
  • Mark identified changes directly on the printed PDF proof using Adobe annotation tools.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Writing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Self-Motivation
  • Social Skills
  • Time Management

About the company

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Broadridge

  • Fintech & Payments
  • XLarge
  • 10,001+
Broadridge, a global fintech leader with $5 billion in revenues, helps clients get ahead of today’s challenges to capitalize on what’s next with communications, technology and data and analytics solutions that help transform their businesses. The world’s leading companies and financial institutions recognize us as an invaluable partner. We handle millions of trades a day involving trillions of dollars, deliver essential communications for over 5,000 brands and manage shareholder voting in 90 countries.

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Job description

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

Broadridge is hiring!  We are seeking a contract, overnight Proofreader to join our dynamic team in Operations Quality. In this role, you will work with client facing and internal Composition teams to check the accuracy of all documents received for conversion and revision. You will use your strong attention to detail to mark any errors that need to be corrected. 


Are you looking to join a dynamic and growing team? Are you comfortable working within a fast-paced environment? If so, we'd love to hear from you! 

This position is a contract role expected to last 12 months with the possibility of extension. The work hours are overnight either second shift (4:00 PM - 12:00AM ET/midnight) or third shift (12:00AM/midnight - 8:00AM ET), to include one weekend day, with some overtime.This is a remote role where you will work off-site.   
 

Responsibilities:

  • Proofread edits from various sources:  tracked Word changes, PDF, Excel files, PPT files, HTML files
  • Perform a full quality check on various types of financial documents at the time of creation, as well as after various changes from the client, before they are filed with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) and/or printed
  • Compare converted documents to the original documents received from the client, ensuring that the content matches
  • Proofread and verify that spelling, style, and alignment are correct and consistent  with client-submitted copy throughout (including job numbers, folios, headings, etc.)
  • Make sure all logos and graphics are correct and of the highest quality
  • Mark identified changes directly on the printed PDF proof utilizing Adobe annotation tools 
     

Qualifications:

  • 1-2 years of experience in Proofreading is preferred, or a degree in English or similar field. Prior Proofreading experience in Financial Printing a plus.
  • High level of skill in written English including spelling, grammar, and punctuation
  • Self-motivated to work efficiently and meet deadlines
  • Ability to stay focused throughout an entire document, which may be long and technical
  • Good interpersonal skills to build working relationships with co-workers and internal clients
  • Extensive confidence with computers and a strong command of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Comfortable working with high-volumes, and capable of maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work flexible, and potentially extended working hours during seasonal periods 
     

The compensation rate for this position is $22.00 per hour. Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education. 

We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment and are committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company—and ultimately a community—that recognizes and celebrates everyone’s unique perspective.

Use of AI in Hiring 

As part of the recruiting process, Broadridge may use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools, to help review and evaluate applications. These tools are used only to support our recruiters and hiring managers, and all employment decisions include human review to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws. Please note that honesty and transparency are critical to our hiring process. Any attempt to falsify, misrepresent, or disguise information in an application, resume, assessment, or interview will result in disqualification from consideration.

US applicants: Click here to view the EEOC "Know Your Rights" poster.

Disability Assistance

We recognize that ensuring our long-term success means creating an environment where everyone is welcome, where everyone's strengths are valued, and where everyone can perform at their best. Broadridge provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

If you need assistance or would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application and/or hiring process, please contact us at 888-237-7769 or by sending an email to BRcareers@broadridge.com.

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