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Limetree

Copywriting & Content Quality Specialist

Plano, TX · On-site +1

$68K - $82K/yr

The Opportunity Limetree is hiring a Copy & Content Quality Specialist to support writing, editing, proofing, and content quality across client and company materials. This role will report through ...

The Avra Group

BREAD COOK

Dallas, TX · On-site

$17 - $25/hr

Monitor bread production to ensure proper proofing and baking times. * Quality Control: * Ensure that all bread is baked to the highest standards, with attention to texture, taste, and appearance.

Sign Company

Be Seen First

Graphic Artist

Houston, TX · On-site

$18 - $30/hr

Responsibilities include creative concepts, proofing for customers and preparing files for a digital printer. Sign experience preferred. Please send resume and portfolio link or samples. Company ...

Schlotzsky's

Baker

Lampasas, TX · On-site

$11 - $14.25/hr

Bending and lifting heavy dough tubs to and from the proofer. * Performing repetitive arm and hand squeezing and flexing. * Working around extremely hot equipment and handling hot pans while wearing ...

Schlotzsky's

Baker

Sunset Valley, TX

$13 - $16.75/hr

Bending and lifting heavy dough tubs to and from the proofer. * Performing repetitive arm and hand squeezing and flexing. * Working around extremely hot equipment and handling hot pans while wearing ...

Schlotzsky's

Baker

Round Rock, TX

$12 - $15.75/hr

Bending and lifting heavy dough tubs to and from the proofer. * Performing repetitive arm and hand squeezing and flexing. * Working around extremely hot equipment and handling hot pans while wearing ...

Schlotzsky's

Baker

Dripping Springs, TX

$13.75 - $18/hr

Bending and lifting heavy dough tubs to and from the proofer. * Performing repetitive arm and hand squeezing and flexing. * Working around extremely hot equipment and handling hot pans while wearing ...

University Health

Maintenance Specialist

San Antonio, TX

$18.75 - $25.75/hr

Performs and accomplishes minor maintenance carpentry, electrical, plumbing and fire proofing necessary to the maintenance, repair and renovation of University Health buildings and facilities.

University Health

Maintenance Specialist

San Antonio, TX

$18.75 - $25.75/hr

Performs and accomplishes minor maintenance carpentry, electrical, plumbing and fire proofing necessary to the maintenance, repair and renovation of University Health buildings and facilities.

Schlotzsky's

Baker

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$12 - $14/hr

Bending and lifting heavy dough tubs to and from the proofer. * Performing repetitive arm and hand squeezing and flexing. * Working around extremely hot equipment and handling hot pans while wearing ...

Hearst

Production Editor

Houston, TX · Hybrid

Proofing pages * Typesetting pages in time for deadline. Depending on the size of the newspaper, depth of editing and other factors, the production editor may perform all of these tasks for a page ...

Schlotzsky's

Baker

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$12 - $14/hr

Bending and lifting heavy dough tubs to and from the proofer. * Performing repetitive arm and hand squeezing and flexing. * Working around extremely hot equipment and handling hot pans while wearing ...

Hearst Newspapers

Production Editor

Houston, TX · Hybrid

Proofing pages * Typesetting pages in time for deadline. Depending on the size of the newspaper, depth of editing and other factors, the production editor may perform all of these tasks for a page ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for proofreader in Texas is $25.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.04 and $31.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a proofreader do?

A proofreader reviews written content to identify and correct errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting. Their main goal is to ensure the text is accurate, clear, and consistent before it is published or shared. Proofreaders often work with authors, editors, and publishers to maintain high-quality standards in books, articles, marketing materials, and other documents.

What are some typical challenges proofreaders face when working with tight deadlines?

Proofreaders often encounter tight deadlines, especially when working with publishing houses, marketing agencies, or news organizations. The main challenge is maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail while working quickly to meet these deadlines. It requires strong time management skills, the ability to focus under pressure, and sometimes collaborating closely with editors or writers to resolve last-minute issues. Staying organized and developing efficient workflows can help proofreaders consistently deliver quality work on time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Proofreader, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Proofreader, you need exceptional language proficiency, attention to detail, and a strong grasp of grammar and style, often supported by a degree in English or a related field. Familiarity with editing tools such as Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and style guides like AP or Chicago Manual of Style is typically required. Excellent time management, focus, and communication skills help proofreaders deliver accurate work and collaborate with writers or editors. These skills ensure that written materials are error-free, consistent, and professional, which is critical for maintaining credibility and quality in published content.

What is the difference between Proofreader vs Copy Editor?

AspectProofreaderCopy Editor
Primary FocusCorrects grammar, spelling, punctuationRevises style, clarity, structure
Skills & CertificationsLanguage proficiency, attention to detailLanguage skills, editing experience
Work EnvironmentPublishing houses, freelance, mediaPublishing, marketing, corporate
Common UsageFinal review before publicationContent development and improvement

Proofreaders focus on catching grammatical and typographical errors to ensure accuracy. Copy editors go beyond, revising content for clarity, style, and flow. While both roles require strong language skills, copy editing involves more in-depth editing and rewriting. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers identify the right role for their skills and career goals.

What Are Proofreaders?

Proofreaders are hired to review and find mistakes in printed or digital materials. Traditionally, they were employed by newspapers and book publishers to correct initial versions of writings before they printed final copies. Now, most proofreaders work on digital formats and are hired to read blogs, news sites, social media updates, and online reviews. A Proofreader sometimes doubles as a Copy Editor, correcting grammar and spelling mistakes as they work and offering suggestions to improve the copy. They also make sure the layout of the page is readable, and that page elements do not hinder or cover any text.

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Copywriting & Content Quality Specialist

Copywriting & Content Quality Specialist

Limetree

Plano, TX • On-site, Remote

$68K - $82K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Copywriting & Content Quality Specialist
Location: Remote (Dallas Metroplex preferred, not required)
A quick note on our application process: Limetree is growing, and our recent openings have attracted significant interest from applicants, given the national reach and remote nature of our roles. To help us evaluate candidates fairly and thoughtfully, this role includes a questionnaire as part of the application process. We know it's a bit lengthy, and appreciate your attention towards it! It is not an automatic disqualifier if the questionnaire is incomplete, but it does give us important context beyond the resume. In a high-volume applicant pool, candidates who skip the questionnaire are significantly less likely to move forward.
The Opportunity
Limetree is hiring a Copy & Content Quality Specialist to support writing, editing, proofing, and content quality across client and company materials. This role will report through Creative within Limetree's marketing operations structure and will work closely with our creative, communications, digital, behavioral science, strategy, data, and account teams.
This is not solely a traditional copywriter role where the work is limited to original copy development. It is also not a pure proofreading role. The right person will be able to write strong copy, improve existing materials, review proofs carefully, manage content details, and help ensure that our work is clear, accurate, aligned, and ready to perform.
Much of Limetree's work involves personalized materials, benefit details, audience segments/behavior-based messaging, performance measurement, and versioned creative. Because of that, this role requires someone who is both a strong writer and a careful reviewer. We need someone who can bring judgment, precision, and a human understanding of communication to work that often involves data, AI, behavioral science, and marketing performance.
AI will be part of the toolkit, but it is not the job. We believe AI can support speed, structure, and iteration, but the work still requires human judgment, audience understanding, behavioral awareness, and careful review.
Important Note About This Role
This role includes a meaningful amount of proofing, review, and writing-adjacent work. That may include proof checks, benefit grid review, messaging matrix updates, content versioning, presentation updates, and accuracy checks where copy, data, audience strategy, and production intersect. Candidates who are only interested in original copywriting, brand concepting, or campaign ideation are unlikely to enjoy this role.
What You'll Do
  • Write, edit, and improve copy for client marketing materials, company content, LinkedIn posts, outreach, sales materials, presentations, direct mail, email, digital ads, landing pages, and other campaign materials.
  • Support proofing and content quality during high-volume delivery periods, especially when materials include personalization, audience segmentation, benefit variation, or variable data.
  • Review materials for clarity, consistency, version control, benefit accuracy, audience/message alignment, and overall quality.
  • Help build, update, and review benefit grids, messaging matrices, content frameworks, proofing trackers, campaign version documents, and related materials.
  • Work with Creative and Communications/Digital teams to support proofing processes, while serving as a key owner of content quality and review.
  • Collaborate with Behavioral Science team members to help translate behavioral insights into practical, clear, audience-appropriate messaging.
  • Use performance results, campaign learnings, and client feedback to improve mature account materials over time.
  • Help develop new materials from scratch for growth opportunities, new client work, sales efforts, and campaign launches.
  • Support updates and improvements to existing materials rather than always starting from a blank page.
  • Use AI tools responsibly to support copy development, editing, organization, summarization, versioning, and review while maintaining strong human judgment.
  • Help improve Limetree's standards for proofing, copy review, version management, and content quality across client work.
What We're Looking For
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills across marketing, sales, presentation, digital, and client-facing materials.
  • 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in copywriting, content development, editing, proofreading, marketing communications, or a related role.
  • Healthcare experience is strongly preferred, especially experience with Medicare, Medicaid, health plans, providers, healthcare marketing, member communications, or regulated communications.
  • Comfort working with detailed and structured information, including benefit grids, campaign matrices, audience segments, versioned copy, and data-informed personalization.
  • Ability to review materials carefully and catch inconsistencies across copy, data, audience, benefit, version, and channel details.
  • Experience working in an agency, marketing, communications, healthcare, financial services, insurance, or other complex/regulated environment.
  • Practical AI fluency, including experience using tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or similar tools to support writing, editing, review, and content organization.
  • Good judgment about when AI is useful and when human review is non-negotiable.
  • Ability to collaborate across creative, behavioral science, strategy, data, digital, account, and operations teams.
  • Comfort with writing-adjacent work, including proof checks, benefit grid updates, content matrices, versioning documents, and production support.
  • Low ego, high standards, and a willingness to do the careful work that makes marketing better.
Compensation
Base salary: $68,000 to $82,000, depending on experience, with the expectation that most qualified candidates will likely fall in the $71,000 to $75,000 range.
Limetree is willing to consider candidates at the higher end of the range when they bring a strong combination of writing, proofreading, healthcare experience, AI fluency, and comfort working with personalized or data-driven marketing materials.

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