Job Description

Proofreader

This position is based onsite at St. Louis HQ from Monday to Thursday, with the flexibility to work from home on Fridays. The work environment is pet-friendly, and the role involves proofing consumer-targeted communication materials generated by the agency. Strong grammar skills, accuracy, and attention to detail are essential. A positive, can-do attitude will contribute to a key support role within the agency team.

Responsibilities:

• Proofread all content generated by the production/digital design group.
• Ensure accuracy against original approved copy.
• Check for proper grammar and spelling.
• Identify variances from conventional treatments on typographic style.
• Verify correct size and type specifications.
• Ensure proper placement of copy on layout.
• Confirm proper use of trademarks.
• Verify proper coupon codes, expiration dates, ingredient statements, and legal mandatories.
• Apply current Federal Trade Commission packaging requirements with regard to type and symbols.
• Ensure all documents are current with industry and legal standards.
• Communicate effectively and use good judgment when interacting with creative teams.

Essential Skills:

• Critical knowledge of spelling, editing, and grammar.
• Ability to read and process a large volume of content accurately to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with clear and comprehensive record-keeping.
• Ability to interface effectively with creative and client organizations.
• Knowledge of digital keyline process, Macintosh computers, and word processing programs.
• Fastidious attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, English major preferred.
• Three plus years of professional experience in proofreading, copywriting, or editing creative content.
• Agency experience preferred.

Work Environment:

The work environment is pet-friendly with onsite work from Monday to Thursday and work-from-home flexibility on Fridays. The role requires interaction with various departments, including Legal and Regulatory, and involves the use of Macintosh computers and word processing programs.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $45.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a hybrid position in St. Louis, MO.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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