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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out final proofread checks across all research documents, prior to the publishing process
• Provide a second set of eyes to analysts of research documents
• Proofread assigned reports and research documents, while working within defined timelines
• Correct content directly in Google Docs, using the "suggestions" and "comments" features, to ensure changes are captured
• 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)
• As needed, work with analysts and other stakeholders to remediate publishing issues
• Provide feedback to improve Editorial quality and operational effectiveness
• Publish the documents per Gartner policy and processes

Requirements

• 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, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more!
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity.
• Professional development and unlimited growth opportunities.
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• It's an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that's reshaping the way we operate.

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