Responsibilities:
- Proofread and compare guide content in English and/or Spanish to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- When needed, correct grammatical, typographical, and compositional errors.
- Ensure that all content matches the author's version.
- Collaborate with the translation and editorial teams to resolve any discrepancies or issues in the content.
- Use Adobe InDesign to review and correct the voter guide layout and text.
- Maintain high attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.
- Provide feedback to improve the translation and proofreading process.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading skills.
- Excellent reading and writing skills in English and Spanish are a plus.
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign is desirable.
- Previous experience in editing, proofreading, or a related field.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- High level of accuracy and commitment to quality.
- Familiarity with voter guide information is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field desired but not needed.
- Bilingual English – Spanish (read, write, and speak). *
- Adobe InDesign knowledge and use
Company Description
SlingShot Connections provides contract staffing, direct hire placement, executive search recruitment, payroll services, and customized staffing solutions for numerous verticals, including accounting & finance, hospitality, human resources, and many more.