Proofreader

Qualifications
This detail-oriented person is a wizard at catching the miniscule errors that no one else would catch
Fluent in Microsoft Office applications, InCopy, InDesign, and Acrobat
Well-versed in AP Stylebook and Merriam-Webster
Able to learn, implement, and accommodate SEO best practices to proofing changes
Comfortable producing clean, publication-ready digital and print content for major companies
Able to juggle multiple projects at once
Detailed and organized
Prompt in communication
Responsibilities
They attentively adhere to client style guides, AP style, and the Merriam-Webster dictionary to ensure that no letter, hyphen, or apostrophe is out of place
Working closely with the managing editor to turn edits around in a timely manner
Up to 20 hours per week
Ideal candidates include those with part-time jobs or full-time freelancers who can work proofing projects into their weekly schedule
Job description
Are you a grammar fanatic, typo terminator, and AP Stylebook aficionado? Do you enjoy working across clients and industries?

D Custom is looking for a new freelance proofreader!

This detail-oriented person is a wizard at catching the miniscule errors that no one else would catch. They attentively adhere to client style guides, AP style, and the Merriam-Webster dictionary to ensure that no letter, hyphen, or apostrophe is out of place.

Responsibilities include :
• Working closely with the managing editor to turn edits around in a timely manner.
• Up to 20 hours per week.

The ideal person should be :
• Fluent in Microsoft Office applications, InCopy, InDesign, and Acrobat.
• Well-versed in AP Stylebook and Merriam-Webster.
• Able to learn, implement, and accommodate SEO best practices to proofing changes.
• Comfortable producing clean, publication-ready digital and print content for major companies.
• Able to juggle multiple projects at once.
• Detailed and organized.
• Prompt in communication.

Ideal candidates include those with part-time jobs or full-time freelancers who can work proofing projects into their weekly schedule.

Please apply by emailing your resume, portfolio, and desired hourly rate to edit@dcustom.com .

Last updated : 2026-11-21