Proofreader

Contract Proofreader

This is a 3-year, full-time (40 hours/week), hybrid contract role based in Charlotte, NC, with an in-office presence required 3 days per week.

This role ensures the accuracy, consistency, and clarity of high-visibility communications across a variety of formats and audiences. As part of the proofreading team, you'll help maintain editorial excellence and brand standards in content shared with customers, employees, stakeholders, and executive leadership.

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  5+ years of proofreading, copy editing, or editorial experience

  
  
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  Passion for clean, accurate, and high-quality written communication

  
  
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  Proficient in grammar, punctuation, formatting, and brand guideline enforcement

  
  
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  Familiar with reviewing corporate communications, marketing collateral, and internal content

  
  
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  Skilled in working cross-functionally with writers, designers, and leadership

  
  
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  Able to work independently and manage multiple documents with tight turnaround times

  
  
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  Flexible and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

  
  
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  Strong written and verbal communication with professional polish

  
  
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  Comfortable reviewing complex or technical content with accuracy and consistency

  
  

In this role, you will review written content across a variety of communication types and audiences to ensure grammatical accuracy, brand consistency, and professional presentation.

You'll collaborate with internal teams to uphold editorial standards on materials ranging from marketing content to executive presentations.

This includes:

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  Proofreading materials for spelling, grammar, punctuation, formatting, and brand alignment

  
  
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  Supporting content developed for both external audiences and internal companywide communications

  
  
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  Reviewing high-stakes presentations for senior leadership and key stakeholders

  
  
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  Checking digital and print materials, including newsletters, reports, videos, and advertising assets

  
  
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  Managing a steady flow of review requests and ensuring quality control on deadline-driven projects

  
  
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  Partnering with communication and design teams to resolve inconsistencies and finalize materials for release

  
  

Your meticulous attention to detail and editorial rigor will help ensure that all content reaching customers, media, community leaders, and employees reflects the highest standards of quality.

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  Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field preferred

  
  
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  Proven experience in proofreading or editorial quality control in a corporate, agency, or publishing environment

  
  
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  Familiarity with AP style or internal brand style guides

  
  
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  Experience reviewing long-form or technical documents a plus

  
  

The pay for this W-2 position ranges from $39.25 - $41.55 per hour. This position may be eligible for PTO, health and dental insurance, and/or 401(k) benefits upon meeting certain length of service and hours requirements.

Mathys+Potestio values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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