Proofreader at HomeChoice

HomeChoice is a leading omni-channel retailer, delighting our customers with an innovative range of curated products on personalized terms. Our aim is to provide multiple, convenient and easy retail shopping channels to guarantee that we meet all our customer expectations. 

The ideal candidate for this role will be responsible for correcting spelling mistakes, typographical, numerical and grammatical errors, check facts, style consistency and copy-editing.

Responsibilities:

• Proofreading various elements with the main priority being digital marketing copy and content for social media, TV, videos, our website, all showroom pricing/copy and all internal and business copy – however, includes filling in for catalogues, brochures, direct mail, posters, documents, emails and any statics for web.
• Check accuracy of complex price tiers
• Ensure that all copy, prices and details are correct and match the specifics of the brief

Requirements:

• 3 Year degree/diploma in English or relevant qualification
• 2 or more years' proofreading experience
• Skilled in written English (spelling, grammar and punctuation)
• Advertising or design agency experience will be advantageous
• Experience and exposure to retail clients will be advantageous
• Must be able to work in a structured fast paced studio with very tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate at all levels - both verbal and written
• Self-motivated and deadline driven
• Excellent planning, organizing and prioritization skills
• Organized and systematic approach with exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to stay focused with copy that may be long and technical
• Ability to work well under pressure - independently as well as in a team
• High stress tolerance with great resilience and of an adaptable nature

Benefits:

• Flexible benefits to structure your own package
• Creative agile work environment
• Flexible working hours
• Café and lounge area
• Staff restaurant with a variety of healthy meal options