Senior Proofreader

Company Description

The Pub is a full-service production offering with 450+ subject matter experts spanning Digital, Video and Print production. We work with some of the biggest brands in Canada & the US on projects ranging from anthem TV spots to social content to (literally) billions of emails and digital assets shot, designed, developed and deployed by our team. No matter the channel, we seek to create experiences and content that leaves a long-lasting impact. And to do it saving you time and money, while still getting you to the best quality product.

Job Description

Organize multiple projects, while maintaining the standards expected by our clients, agency stakeholders and outside vendors.

Responsible for all print (and some digital) material produced by the Studio as requested by Publicis Groupe companies.

Ensure that agency stakeholders adhere to studio processes and procedures when sending files to the Studio.

Check file location, folder structure and naming conventions of electronic files on a regular basis, to ensure consistency across the department.

Perform secondary review of proofreading projects sent to contractors and external vendors as needed. Assist in onboarding new team members as necessary.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure client-approved Copy decks match draft studio PDFs – for English, French and Spanish language material – (translations are provided as Word files)
• Review for typographic consistency, brand guidelines, logo placement, alignment of graphic elements and compare/match detailed print specs
• Annotate any errors and inconsistencies clearly and concisely (reading against the copy deck), and the print specs (provided in the SI document)
• Deliver PDFs with clearly written notes, to the creative, account services and print production teams, for review and further comment.
• Compare press-ready PDFs before shipping to external vendor. Review and approve press-proof PDFs as supplied by the vendor

Qualifications

Qualifications/Technical Skills:

• 5-8 years proofreading experience in an Ad agency, or similar marketing department, design studio or print environment
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat is essential (working knowledge of InDesign and other Adobe apps would be a plus)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel are essential

People Skills:

• Ability to work collaboratively and show a willingness to help others
• Be a self-starter and take the initiative
• Communicate effectively with studio staff, and the broader agency team
• Administrative tasks include attending daily studio status meetings

Additional Information

Publicis Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of our community. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply. If you require a specific accommodation please contact Human Resources at 416-925-7733 or by email at [email protected]