Proofreader

Title:
Proofreader

About the role:
You will be part of the team that ensures the quality of our published research. You will be responsible for verifying company/product names; maintaining the rules of Gartner style; spotting and correcting errors involving grammar, punctuation and spelling; troubleshooting publishing errors; and performing formatting checks on content before it publishes. In short, this role is responsible for publishing error-free content to our 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
• Proofread assigned reports and research documents, while working within defined timelines
• Recommend changes to edited materials directly in Google Docs, using the "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 AP style, as well as Gartner's in-house Style Guide and Lexicon throughout the proofreading process (e.g., verifying company spellings and product names)
• Provide feedback to Editorial to enhance the quality of the documents and also share best practices
• Publish the documents per the Gartner policy and process

What you will need:

• Master's/Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism or Liberal Arts
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of editorial experience with exposure to quality checking/proofreading, preferably working for newspapers, magazines, or journals, in a busy environment with deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle competing deadlines
• Excellent English language skills in terms of grammar, punctuation, style and consistency.
• 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 Google Docs, Sheets and Slides, as well as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of the IT and telecommunications industries is helpful
• Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style is helpful
• Ability to handle pressure and stress without compromising quality
• Detail-oriented and strong organization skills
• Problem-solving mindset and a willingness to take the initiative while mitigating risks
• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written

What you will get:

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

Who are we?
At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to more than 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?
Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

What do we offer?
Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

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