Freelance Academic Proofreader; Health Sciences Saint Louis, MO

Overview

Freelance Academic Proofreader (Health Sciences) job at Graphic World. Saint Louis, MO.

GW, a leading publishing vendor, is actively recruiting freelance proofreaders for academic and professional journals and books, with a concentration in the health science industries.

• Proofreading PDF files to check for correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Ensuring that the book's word style sheet has been followed, especially with regard to consistency in abbreviations, acronyms, drug dosages, spelling, units of measure, and use of specific terms
• Checking for visual problems (e.g., tabs, alignment, consistency of fonts and spacing, loose/tight lines, widows, orphans, and bad breaks)
• Checking reference lists for completeness, correct spelling, etc.
• Copying and pasting all text from PDF files into Microsoft Word and performing a medical spell check

• You have experience proofreading textbooks or journals.
• You are well versed in following AMA, CMS, and/or APA style.
• You have a strong handle on Adobe Acrobat and its features, including marking up PDF files.
• You take pride in meeting deadlines. Delays during the proofreading process can severely affect the publisher's ability to keep their project on schedule.
• You can work efficiently. As a vendor, we must work within the pre-defined budgets set by our clients, so the ability to work efficiently is vital.

• Adobe Acrobat/Acrobat Reader
• Microsoft Word (Mac or Windows)
• A medical spell checker installed on the computer (if helpful, we can recommend medical spell checkers available for purchase from outside vendors)

• Submit a resume and cover letter that includes examples of nursing or medical projects you have proofread.
• Complete our qualifying proofreading test (which will be sent after we receive your resume and cover letter)

Please note:

All applicants must be located in the United States.