Proofreader

Net2Source (N2S) • Full-time • New York, NY, US • 3w ago

Net2Source Inc. is an award-winning total workforce solutions company recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts for our accelerated growth of 300% in the last 3 years with over 5500+ employees globally, with over 30+ locations in the US and global operations in 32 countries. We believe in providing staffing solutions to address the current talent gap - Right Talent - Right Time - Right Place - Right Price and acting as a Career Coach to our consultants.

Please find below mentioned job details:
Job Title: Proofreader
Location: New York - NY
Duration: 12+ Months contract.
Shift: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Description:
Client's Enterprise Colleague Communications and Engagement team is looking for a highly creative writer/copy editor/proofreader who can turn around a large volume of articles in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with speed and accuracy.

The writer/copy editor/proofreader will help the client World editorial team create daily content for client World, our internal news site that reaches all our more than 84,000 colleagues globally.

The ideal candidate is a storyteller with an editorial mindset who's equal parts journalist and corporate communicator. You understand the difference between editorial, marketing, and promotional content and can masterfully weave client's strategy and purpose - through storytelling - into the words you edit and write.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Copy Editor/Proofreader - 50%

Edit content from writers and subject matter experts.
Restructure copy to create better flow and clarity for audiences and ensure writing tone and voice match company branding and editorial requirements.
Edit, fact-check, and proofread content to make sure grammar, syntax and punctuation are used correctly and style guides are followed.
Ensure correctness and accuracy, and all content produced adheres to ***World's style and editorial
guidelines.

Writer - 40%

Write and source content for three-day-a-week colleague engagement newsletter with responsibility for entire project end to end.
Write articles for daily publication to client World.
Develop stories from conception to completion (research, interview colleagues, write, manage approvals).
Cover a wide range of topics across our business, finding new and innovative ways to bring stories to life.
Manage approvals with internal business partners.

Editorial Support - 10%

Write and improve headlines and summaries that will grow readership and engagement.
Select images for articles and homepage.
Set up and publish daily content to client World (serve as backup).

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience in broadcast media (e.g., tv, radio), print (e.g., newspaper and magazine), or digital publication (e.g., BuzzFeed, Oprah Daily).
Exceptional writing, copy editing, and proofreading skills (Share portfolio of 3-5 writing/editing samples)
Excellent editorial judgement and the ability to craft clear, compelling, audience-centric content that explains complicated ideas in ways that resonate and deliver value.
Knowledge of AP stylebook.
Ability to juggle multiple projects with competing deadlines.
Self-starter with an ability to work autonomously.
Strong self-management and organizational skills.
Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with a broad range of internal business partners.
Team player who can work in a collaborative, cross-functional, and highly matrixed environment.
Attention to detail and deadlines.
Works well under deadline pressure with speed and accuracy.
Comfortable working with content management systems.
BA/BS in English, Journalism, Creative Writing, Media, Marketing, or related field.
Familiarity with graphic design, web development, and video production is a plus.
Familiarity with SharePoint is a plus. *System used.

INTERVIEW:
A writing exam and proofreading test will be administered at the HM discretion.
Teams interview
Position Comments visible to MSP and Supplier: Please submit writing samples with resumes.
Candidate must be NYC based.
Hybrid - onsite location: Hudson Yards Manhattan.

About Net2Source, Inc.
Net2Source is a total talent management solutions company with its presence in 50+ countries. Our creative solution service offerings aim at becoming your one stop destination for hiring talent needs globally.
Want to read more about Net2Source? Visit us at www.net2source.com .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Net2Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Awards and Accolades:
• America's Most Honored Businesses (Top 10%)
• Awarded by USPAAC for Fastest Growing Business in the US
• 12th Fastest Growing Staffing Company in USA by Staffing industry Analysts in the US (2020, 2019, 2020)
• Fastest 50 by NJ Biz (2020, 2019, 2020)
• INC 5000 Fastest growing for 8 consecutive years in a row (only 1.26% companies make it to this list)
• Top 100 by Dallas Business Journal (2020 and 2019)
• Proven Supplier of the Year by Workforce Logiq (2020 and 2019)
• 2019 Spirit of Alliance Award by Agile1
• 2018 Best of the Best Platinum Award by Agile1
• 2018 TechServe Alliance Excellence Awards Winner
• 2017 Best of the Best Gold Award by Agile1(Act1 Group)

Kind Regards,
Nisha Sinhmar
Sr. Pharma/Scientific Recruiter | Net2Source
Office: (201) 340-8700 x Ext 586
Cell: (201) 297-1651| Address: 270 Davidson Ave Suite 704, Somerset, NJ, 08873
Email: nishas@net2source.com
Web: www.net2source.com |
linkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nisha-sinhmar-49735b11b