Proofing Manager

Job Description:

Under the broad direction of the Director of Content Strategy, and reporting to the Associate Director of Content Strategy, the Proofing Manager’s mission is to contribute to the promotion of an accurate, compelling, and consistent institutional image and message in a variety of media. They are an important player in the Communications and Marketing Division and its efforts to support Berklee in the achievement of its mission and strategic initiatives, with particular emphasis on increasing institutional visibility and developing a clear and unified promotional message. This role oversees proofing requests and is the first point of contact for incoming requests, assessing the requests and taking on or assigning the jobs as necessary. They are responsible for proofreading and rewriting text for a variety of materials and publications, checking and fixing HTML code to ensure the technical accuracy and functionality of web pages and email campaigns, and resizing images when necessary. The Proofing Manager strives to maintain excellent customer service within the Berklee community while ensuring that all materials are accurate, consistent, and effective toward meeting Berklee’s marketing needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Oversees proofing services, delegating and managing all requests, and serving as the main point of contact with content managers and Berklee stakeholders who request proofing services.

• Copy edit, rewrite, and, when necessary, fact-check, to ensure that written materials in print and on the web are of professional quality and reflect positively on Berklee.

• Promote the Berklee’s mission and strategic initiatives through copyediting materials and publications, including Berklee.edu, Berklee Today magazine, email campaigns, press releases, advertisements, concert posters and programs, event listings, videos, policy manuals, and more. 

• Promote institution-wide diversity through attention to language in all written materials.

• Identify and report technical website issues impacting user experience and work collaboratively with website developers to communicate and help resolve such issues.

• Check and fix HTML code for web pages and email campaigns to ensure technical accuracy, functionality, and compatibility across different platforms and devices.

Required Skills

• Solid English language background

• Ability to work on many projects simultaneously, and interact effectively with a varied constituency.

• Attention to detail and thoroughness with sensitivity to diversity.

• Strong interpersonal skills; independent, resourceful problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated capacity to develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and organizations reflecting a broad range of identities, perspectives & experiences.

• At least three years experience of editing and proofreading experience in print and/or online media.

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or the equivalent required.

• Proficiency in Chicago Manual of Style and Associated Press (AP) style guidelines

• Experience working with and editing the work of other writers.

• Experience with preprint production; knowledge of print process; understanding of graphic design elements.

• Experience with a variety of computer applications in the Apple environment, plus content management systems such as Drupal or WordPress.

• Knowledge of basic HTML, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, MailChimp, social media platforms, and the ability/eagerness to learn new systems and media technologies quickly.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee: 

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.  Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at [email protected] or call 617-747-2375.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

Employee Type:Staff