Proofreader

**Description**:
**Title**:Proofreader**

**About the role**:
Proofreaders are part of R&A Studio and contribute toward enhancing the quality of the research notes by providing a second set of eyes to the editors of research documents and verify company/product names, maintain the rules of Gartner Style Guide and more parameters to publish error-free content on the website.

**What you will do**:

- Carry out final proofread checks across all research documents, prior to the publishing process.
- Provide a second set of eyes to the editors of research documents.
- Responsible for daily proofreading of assigned reports and research documents, whilst working within defined timelines.
- Recommend changes to edited materials directly in Google Docs, using “suggestions” and “comments” features, to ensure recommendations are captured for action.
- Identify incomplete or incorrect statistics, figures and charts to ensure completion of quality documents.
- Adhere to Gartner’s in-house Style Guide and Lexicon throughout the proofreading process e.g., verify company spellings, product names, etc.
- Provide feedback to the Global Editing team to help shape the development of policies, standards and procedures to encourage best practices.

**What you will need**:

- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism or Liberal Arts.
- Minimum three to four years of editorial experience with exposure to quality checking/proofreading, preferably working for newspapers, magazines, or journals in the field of IT research, in a busy environment with deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle competing deadlines.
- Excellent English language skills in editing and writing.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with others and provide sound recommendations.
- Numerate and visually literate.
- Ability to understand and quickly adapt to new processes, best practices and changes to style.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of the IT and telecommunications industries is helpful.
- Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style helpful.
- Ability to handle pressure and stress without compromising quality.
- Detail-oriented and good organization skills.
- Problem-solving mindset and willingness to take own initiatives while mitigating risks.
- Strong communication skills — both verbal and written.

**What you will get**:

- Competitive salary, generous paid time off policy, charity match program, and more
- Group Medical Insurance, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity
- Professional development and unlimited growth opportunities

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**What we offer**:
Our people are our most valuable asset, so we invest in them from Day 1. When you join our team, you’ll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. These resources are designed to support your physical, financial and emotional well-being. We encourage continued personal and professional growth through ongoing learning and development opportunities. Our employee resource groups, charity match and volunteer programs keep you connected to your internal Gartner community and causes that matter to you.

The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Job Requisition ID:76744