• Application Deadline: Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Proofreader


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 1 - 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Administration / Secretarial 
  

Job Description

• Read and evaluate written text for grammatical and typographical error


• Liaise with writers and editors to determine the composition of specific texts in a document


• Compare typeset proofs against original copy to identify errors or omission


• Use word processors and other specialized software to make changes on typeset documents


• Evaluate the dimensions of page elements such as images, text spacing and positioning to ensure they conform to set specifications


• Ensure page numbers are in the right order and not repeated or omitted


• Analyze documents to ensure chapter titles match list of contents


• Use symbols which are standard and recognized by printing and publishing companies


• Mark corrections highlighted by editors/authors and ensure they reflect on the master set proof


• Rephrase written text to ensure document structure and content are consistent


• Stay abreast with grammatical development as well as new terminologies in a language


• Ensure illustrations are suitably captioned and referenced


• Contact authors directly to clarify grammatical inconsistencies related to style and text choice


• Forward proofread materials for approval and publication


• Ensure project is completed within set time constraints.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree qualification with 1 - 3 years work experience.