Proofreader, Bilingual

Proofreader (binlingual)

Department: Creative

Location: Remote

At a glance:

This position is a highly skilled and fluent bilingual proofreader with impeccable attention to detail in the execution of performance-driven content across all channels digital, print, broadcast, and client presentations to produce business success for our clients. As part of a small, tight team, this position will have a major impact on the reputation of the agency and the success of our clients.

In this role, you will be able to utilize your expertise in meticulous reviewing of copy to check work for accuracy and compliance in a quick turnaround environment. This includes processing content across different brands and campaigns, working with the project management team, while having an eye for detail that goes beyond just simple proofreading such as pointing out inconsistencies for the design team in terms of fonts/colors and even spacing.

The ideal candidate has a college degree and complete fluency in both Spanish (US) and English (US). They preferably have experience in translation, though it is not required.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to manage their time effectively, and possess excellent reading comprehension and copy-editing skills.

Must submit a portfolio of digital and print work that you have worked on. Please submit resumes and applications in English.

What does a Bilingual Proofreader do at Rain the Growth Agency?

• Utilize expertise to make sure communication always delivers the right message accurately and effectively.
  • Must be proficient in basic and advanced grammar rules, spelling, usage, and adherence to AMA style as well as brand-specific and agency style guides.
  • Improve translations to ensure that they are clear, culturally appropriate, and accurately reflect the original message.
  • Review digital, print, and broadcast content to accurately convey the intended message to English and Spanish speaking populations.
• Skilled proofreaders eliminate mistakes and ensure consistency, making our marketing efforts more effective.
  • Perform check changes in rounds and word-for-word reviews for final sign-off.
  • Collaborate with other members of the team to identify areas where translation improvements can be made and implement those changes.
  • Manage timelines for multiple projects, adhere to review processes and simultaneously to ensure all projects to meet deadlines and ensure quality.
  • Manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy of brand specificity.
  • Flexible, innovative, and creative in their approach to problem solving editorial challenges.
  • Possess initiative and good judgment and will be conscientious and trustworthy.
  • Communicate effectively with the writers and other staff to ensure documents meet all organizational guidelines.
  • Come to work with a team-oriented attitude and abide by our core values.

What do we look for in a Bilingual Proofreader at our agency?

• In our WFH situation, self-motivation and accountability are essential.
• 5+ years’ of professional experience proofreading Communications, Marketing/Advertising materials in the healthcare field; 3-5 years’ experience proofreading a variety of channels including print, digital and social media.
• ATA certification in English to Spanish language pair is ideal.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Spanish, Journalism, or a related field
• Strong language proficiency native or near-native level in both Spanish and English (conversational is not sufficient)
• Experience proofreading and translating for a US-based population.
• Be a quick learner, possess excellent attention to detail and cultural awareness, have excellent reading comprehension skills, and strong communication and collaboration skills.
• A passion for hunting typos and correcting grammar; checking for general errors, layout and style consistency, clarity, and cross-referencing a variety of materials.
• Incredibly detailed and organized; must include an ability to organize, prioritize, and structure multiple projects simultaneously, reconcile incoming content and direction, and work as a partner across client teams and personalities.
• Accuracy under the pressure of extremely tight deadlines while juggling multiple projects and a strong work ethic toward getting tasks completed, no matter the obstacles thrown your way.
• Be able to work with word processing platforms, PDF files, file-sharing software and content management platforms and markup software that enables them to make comments and changes to text already in the design process. with respective teams.

Why work at Rain the Growth Agency?

• We are a national leader in DTC marketing and a fully integrated creative and media agency specializing in both linear and digital channels.
• We have represented many successful companies including OOFOS, Mercari, 1800Contacts, Headspace, Rothy’s, Humana, Bissell and many, many more.
• We believe in Transactional Brand Building. Meaning, we deliver on our clients’ brand and sales objectives at the same time, often with the same work and the same media plan. This proprietary Rain the Growth Agency philosophy has helped build many iconic brands such as Peloton, Wayfair, Humana and Chewy.
• There are about 240 of us all over the U.S. so we are big enough to have all the bells and whistles, but small enough to have a warm welcoming culture where everyone’s voice is heard.
• We are collaborative. We care about, appreciate, and respect each other, value diversity and treat our staff very well.
• We proudly invest in our employees, technology, and tools to ensure the best possible work environment.
• We like to have fun, so there is always an opportunity to join in group activities, book clubs, contests, parties, and events.
• Transparency is valued. Everyone in the company knows how we are doing and where we are going. We encourage open communication and share success with a profit-sharing program.
• We are built for stability. We believe in keeping and enhancing key talent and have a large and diverse roster of impressive clients with diverse revenue sources. We only take on organizations that we believe can scale because our motivation is our clients winning, not just revenue.
• We offer a wide variety of projects for this account, with a variety of team members.
• All of the above because we are privately held. We make big decisions quickly and answer only to our clients and to each other.