Freelance Proofreader/Editor – $25.00 – $40.00 Per Hour
Job Title: Proofreader
Reports to: Creative Director
Location: Remote
Job Type: Contract / Freelance
Company Overview:
Patient Guide Solutions is seeking a highly organized and meticulous Proofreader to join our dedicated team. We create guides and educational materials that help patients navigate the often overwhelming experience of a hospital stay. This role is essential to ensuring those guides are accurate, readable, and aligned with both our internal style guides and external client specifications.
Job Description:
As a Contract Proofreader, you will review and mark up patient guide files to ensure precision in grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, terminology, and overall style. This role requires a strong background in proofreading, meticulous attention to detail, and experience following style guides and client specifications. The ideal candidate has experience proofreading printed materials, working with Adobe Acrobat, and applying detailed review processes across long-form documents. The ability to proof American Spanish is a huge plus.
Responsibilities:
- Proofread patient guides for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors
- Apply internal and client-specific style guides and branding conventions
- Perform structured proofreading tasks, including verifying page numbers, TOC links, cross-references, and QR code links
- Ensure consistency in terminology (e.g., doctor vs. physician), hyphenation, and serial comma usage
- Confirm phone numbers, URLs, titles, and other details match specifications • Mark files clearly using Adobe Acrobat review tools
- Maintain organized, accurate files for review and archiving
- Collaborate closely with designers, editors, and other team members to ensure guides are error-free and delivered on schedule
General:
- Self-manage workload to adhere to project deadlines and priorities
- Maintain high-quality standards across all review work
- Stay highly organized, proactive, and adaptable as priorities shift
- Maintain clear and effective communication with teammates
- Continuously seek ways to streamline and improve proofreading quality and efficiency
Requirements: Education:
- Associate’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in proofreading, copy editing, or quality review
- Experience with patient guides, medical documents, or print publishing is a plus
Skills:
- Strong command of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting rules
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat Pro required)
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to adhere to style guides
- Strong time-management and multitasking abilities
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and balance multiple priorities
Additional Information:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience proofreading patient guides, medical documents, or print publishing. If you have examples of work or a portfolio, please attach or include a link.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $25.00 – $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote