Proofreader/Copy Editor

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Copy edits and/or proofread, with or without backup copy, advertising and marketing material produced by nearly all H&L departments and in all mediums, including:
• Print (print ads, out-of-home, point-of-purchase, signage, direct mail, catalogs, etc.
• Broadcast (radio and TV scripts)
• Digital ads
• Requests for proposal (RFPs)
• New business and client presentations (brochures and books, PowerPoint)
• In-house materials (correspondence, promotional material)
• Edits and proofs legal language and disclaimers for certain clients. Editing and proofing comments will vary between soft and hard copies
• Generate and update copy decks, scripts and legal matrices on an as-need basis
• Ensure creative consistency (visually and content-wise) within a campaign, across all mediums
• Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether content comply with client brand standards and legal guidelines
• Collaborate with teams to deliver quality projects on time

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• 4-5 years of experience proofreading a wide variety of fast-turn jobs in a high-volume environment. Advertising, marketing and/or promotions agency environment preferred
• Superior verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
• Highly organized with an ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and simultaneously handle multiple projects with total accuracy
• Self-motivation
• Focus and concentration on accuracy and great attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism preferred

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Comfortable talking to others to convey information effectively
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Highly motivated self-starter with a can-do attitude
• Able to quickly learn and apply client brand standards and client style guide, as well as trademark and legal guidelines

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide an individual response to every candidate.
H/L is a full-service, integrated agency made up of diverse, collaborative, and multitalented individuals with experience in all areas of marketing communications. H/L is based in Oakland, with offices in St. Louis, Phoenix, Atlanta, and Miami.
To learn more about us, visithl.agency.