#Vacancy: Proofreader Job at Printing Organization

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Job Title: Proofreader

Company: Printing Organization

Location: Nigeria

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Job Description:

Our client is one of the largest printing organizations in sub-Saharan Africa based in Lagos Nigeria. They possess top-class equipment and facilities that cannot be rivalled on the continent. As a result of growth and expansion, the position of a Proofreader has become vacant.

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JOB SUMMARY:

As a proofreader, the ideal candidate will carefully check printings or job design 'proofs' – documents and designs which show how the final pages of a written text will be laid out. He/she'll ensure that material is clear and consistent, complete and credible, and that text is well written, grammatically correct and accessible. The candidate will also provide a final quality check to make sure that nothing has been missed.

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION:

• Check written text after it has been edited, note down any observation before approving for printing or publishing.

• Ensure there are no errors such as letters/font designs in the wrong order.

• Ensure page numbers are in the right order.

• Make certain chapter titles match the list of contents.

• There are no confusing words, column or page breaks.

• Liaise regularly with clients by phone and email.

• Check that clients have provided all the required materials and paperwork.

• Resolve queries directly with the author, e.g. style and text inconsistencies.

• Ensure that illustrations are correctly captioned.

• Produce or work to a style checklist to ensure consistency in hyphenation, capitalisation, formatting of references, etc.

• Sub-edit text written by a number of authors to ensure consistent house style.

• Maintain awareness of new words or phrases coming into popular usage with a view to ensuring they're appropriate for the readership.

• Discusses and resolve any potentially libellous sections with the commissioning editor and author.

• Ensure that printings are prepared on budget and to schedule

• Illustrations have the right captions and relate to the text.

• Ensure the layout is logical and attractive.

• Highlight /mark any changes that need to be made and properly inform the client.

• Discuss any changes that could result in extra cost or a delay in printing to the client

• Read copies of jobs to make sure there are no spellings, grammatical or typographical errors (Every comma MUST be in place and every word is spelled correctly).

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DESIRED SKILLS:

• A passion for the editing write ups.

• Eye and interest in graphics.

• Must have impeccable spelling, grammar and knowledge of style.

• Must have high level of concentration for long period.

• The ideal candidate will need to be accurate and pay close attention to detail.

• Ability to cope with repetitive task.

• Ability to understand and use editing and proofreading marks.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

• Ability to use Microsoft Word for the creation, editing, and review of documents including formatting text and tables, embedding graphics, and using tracking modes.

• Ability to use Microsoft Excel for the creation and use of spreadsheets including sorting and filtering data, using basic formulas, and creating graphs when needed.

• Ability to use Microsoft PowerPoint for creating, editing, and viewing presentations including using slide templates, inserting graphics, and printing handouts.

• Reporting skills, deadline-oriented, time management.

• Firm understanding of the editorial process; general understanding of the production process, including ability to recognize layout problems.

• Must possess strong communication skills at all business levels, both internal and external.

• Effective presentation and good team spirit skills; (you will be working with authors, editors and typist).

• Must possess tact and diplomacy for working with writers.

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in English, Mass Communication, Paper Science or other related field very preferable.

• Prefer a minimum of 3 – 5 years solid experience of proofreading/editing in a printing, journalism or publishing environment.

• Prior experience leading in editing and proofreading is desirable.

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WORK DAYS:

Monday – Friday: 8 am – 6pm

Saturday: Half-day

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APPLICATION:

Salary is between N80, 000 – N150, 000/ m (depending on experience).

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