Proofreader - Contract (Remote)

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LIVE Live feed (private-sector employer) Source: The Muse public API · Data: listed 2026-11-07

Job description

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you're passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

Broadridge is hiring! We are seeking a contract, overnight Proofreader to join our dynamic team in Operations Quality. In this role, you will work with client facing and internal Composition teams to check the accuracy of all documents received for conversion and revision. You will use your strong attention to detail to mark any errors that need to be corrected.

Are you looking to join a dynamic and growing team? Are you comfortable working within a fast-paced environment? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

This position is a contract role expected to last 12 months with the possibility of extension. The work hours are overnight either second shift (4:00 PM - 12:00AM ET/midnight) or third shift (12:00AM/midnight - 8:00AM ET), to include one weekend day, with some overtime.This is a remote role where you will work off-site.

Responsibilities:

• Proofread edits from various sources: tracked Word changes, PDF, Excel files, PPT files, HTML files

• Perform a full quality check on various types of financial documents at the time of creation, as well as after various changes from the client, before they are filed with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) and/or printed

• Compare converted documents to the original documents received from the client, ensuring that the content matches

• Proofread and verify that spelling, style, and alignment are correct and consistent with client-submitted copy throughout (including job numbers, folios, headings, etc.)

• Make sure all logos and graphics are correct and of the highest quality

• Mark identified changes directly on the printed PDF proof utilizing Adobe annotation tools

• 1-2 years of experience in Proofreading is preferred, or a degree in English or similar field. Prior Proofreading experience in Financial Printing a plus.

• High level of skill in written English including spelling, grammar, and punctuation

• Self-motivated to work efficiently and meet deadlines

• Ability to stay focused throughout an entire document, which may be long and technical

• Good interpersonal skills to build working relationships with co-workers and internal clients

• Extensive confidence with computers and a strong command of Microsoft Office Suite

• Comfortable working with high-volumes, and capable of maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work flexible, and potentially extended working hours during seasonal periods

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