About Company
At Career.zycto, our mission is to empower individuals to achieve their career aspirations through meticulously crafted resources and innovative platforms. For a Proofreader seeking an environment where precision is paramount, you’ll find a supportive team dedicated to delivering flawless content. We believe that clarity and accuracy are the cornerstones of effective communication, especially when guiding career journeys. Join us and play a vital role in upholding the exceptional quality that defines our brand, ensuring every word resonates with professionalism and trust. Your keen eye will directly contribute to our users’ success.
Job Description
Are you a linguistic perfectionist with an eagle eye for detail? Career.zycto is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Proofreader – Grammar & Quality to join our dynamic content team in Morley, Leeds. In a world saturated with information, the clarity, accuracy, and polish of our written materials are crucial to our mission of empowering career professionals. This pivotal role ensures that all public-facing and internal communications, from comprehensive career guides and insightful articles to engaging marketing collateral and vital website content, meet the highest standards of grammatical correctness, stylistic consistency, and overall quality.
You will be the final guardian of our brand voice, meticulously reviewing texts for punctuation, spelling, syntax, factual accuracy, and adherence to our established editorial guidelines. Beyond just catching errors, you will contribute proactively to maintaining the integrity, professionalism, and credibility that Career.zycto embodies. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on precision, enjoys the intellectual challenge of refining complex information, and is passionate about contributing to a product that genuinely makes a difference in people’s lives. If you possess an unwavering commitment to excellence, a deep understanding of language nuances, and a passion for clear communication, we invite you to help us elevate our content to new heights and ensure our users receive only the best.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform thorough proofreading and editing of various content types, including articles, blog posts, website copy, marketing materials, and internal communications.
- Ensure all content is free from grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, punctuation errors, and typographical errors.
- Verify factual accuracy, consistency in terminology, and adherence to brand voice, style guides (e.g., AP style, internal guidelines), and tone.
- Collaborate closely with content creators, marketing specialists, and other team members to provide constructive feedback and ensure content meets quality standards.
- Maintain and update internal style guides and glossaries to promote consistency across all written outputs.
- Review layouts and formatting to ensure visual appeal and readability across different platforms.
- Manage multiple proofreading projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Provide quality assurance for translated content where applicable, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural appropriateness.
Required Skills
- Exceptional command of the English language, including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
- Proven experience in professional proofreading or copy-editing roles.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a keen eye for inconsistencies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Google Docs.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for providing clear feedback.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Linguistics, or a related field.
- Experience with content management systems (CMS) and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello).
- Familiarity with SEO best practices and how they relate to content quality.
- Knowledge of various style guides (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, AP Stylebook).
- Prior experience in the career development, recruitment, or educational content industry.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health and wellness package.
- Generous paid time off and public holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Company pension scheme.
- Regular team social events.
- Modern office facilities with excellent transport links in Morley, Leeds.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting Proofreader – Grammar & Quality position, please click on the application link below. We look forward to reviewing your application and learning more about your passion for linguistic excellence.
