Do you have incredible attention to detail? Got irrationally strong opinions about the the serial comma? Did you easily pick up on the extra “the” in that last sentence? If so, you might be the perfect fit for a proofreading position at Pinckney Hugo Group.
As proofreader, you’ll serve as quality control for all agency projects. That means reviewing materials across digital, social, print and other types of applications to make sure our work is accurate and free of errors. You will also be asked to become the go-to style expert for the clients you work on, creating cheat sheets and guides to support the team. This role may also include managing the flow of proofing projects through the agency and helping to prioritize projects.
We’re looking for a diligent and detail-oriented proofreader who:
- Proofreads and makes editing corrections to copy decks, scripts, layouts, storyboards, new-business decks, direct mail materials, websites, microsites, web banners, interactive media, screen grabs, videos and similar materials during all phases of a project
- Verifies basic facts and makes corrections as appropriate
- Ensures consistency within a project and across multiple projects
- Verifies that approved changes have been made. Makes corrections as appropriate
- Maintains and distributes terminology guides, as needed
- Performs broad-scale consistency audits as needed
- Keeps calm and maintains a positive attitude under pressure
ABOUT YOU
You have some experience! Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on proofreading and editing experience. Interactive or advertising industry experience is nice to have, but not required. You’re knowledgeable about the rules and guidelines of language. A bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism or a related field is preferred.
You’re detail-oriented! You have excellent written communication skills including a command of grammatical rules and familiarity with referencing style guides.
You’re process-oriented! You’re appreciative of creative and the creative process, and are accountable and accurate.
You love evolving! You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative and team focused environment, and have the flexibility to work on multiple projects with tight deadlines. You’re diligent, proficient and productive.
WHY WE’RE HIRING?
The short answer? We’re looking to keep a good thing going. An independently owned full-service marketing agency, Pinckney Hugo Group has grown consistently over the past 20 or so years.
We’ve created bigger and better work, added to our capabilities and expanded to serve a wider range of regional, national and international clients. It’s all happened because we’ve been able to bring in incredibly talented and dedicated people to help build something special. And because we don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon, we’re posting career opportunities like this one.
WHY PHG?
For starters, you’ll have the chance to work on some of the biggest brands and most exciting projects in the world — all from right here in Upstate New York, and in some cases, from the comfort of your home.
You’ll be challenged, but you’ll never be on your own. What we offer takes a full team. And we’re just that — a team. A group of complementary talents that, when unleashed together, can do anything we set our minds to.
Some of our comprehensive and competitive benefits include:
- Hybrid work – split your week between working in our office or at home
- Generous PTO policy, including flex time
- Paid parental leave
- Medical, vision, dental benefits
- Resources for savings and investments such as our 401(k) plan with company match
- Company-sponsored events and swag
- Dog friendly work environment
- Opportunities to learn, develop, network, and connect