Production Studio Quality Assurance & Proofreading Specialist - Somerville, NJ

Company: BNO, inc
Location: Somerville
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Production Studio Quality Assurance & Proofreading Specialist - Somerville, NJ Full time - BNO Inc - United States Posted On 12/10/2020 Job Information Department Name Production Studio Advertising Salary depends on experience Work Experience 5 - 7 Years City Somerville State/Province New Jersey 08876 Job Description Baldwin & Obenauf, Inc., (BNO), a Central NJ creative agency with a Healthcare/Pharmaceutical niche, is seeking an experienced QA specialist/proofreader for review of draft and print-ready files that are produced in BNO's in-house production studio. These documents include print and digital format for promotional and packaging materials.

• Print documents include: brochures, primary and secondary packaging, IFUs (instruction for use), cartons, tyvek, pouch, package inserts, patient educational materials.
  
• Digital documents include: social media posts/ads, mobile/tablet apps, websites, slide decks.
  Much of this work will take place within client compliant work processes and strict quality control guidelines. At times, the work will take place within the client's document control or proofing platform. This is a full-time position located in our Somerville office,All proofreaders are expected to "own" and take day-to-day responsibility for their individual proofreading workflow and schedule. Work flows to the position from project managers. Teamwork and open communication are vital to ensuring that we are able to execute on the level of quality and the volume of work asked of us. The person in this position must communicate with the wider team to seek assistance in times of heavy volume, escalating to the department manager if need be. This role is not supervisory in nature, but good communication and interpersonal skills are essential to meeting deadlines, keeping the flow of work steady, and ensuring a positive outlook as regards the work and the client.
  Individuals may be asked to take on responsibility for QA reviews on one or more client accounts. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter who can show initiative and lead by example.
  This role reports to the Director, Editorial Services.
  Responsibilities include:
  
  • Review documents for accuracy, completeness, and quality standards. Comparing documents to source materials to ensure quality; identifying mistakes and/or inconsistencies; using standard proofreading markups to annotate draft files.
    
  • Review all production documents for page layout and graphic design standards, such as:
    
  • Page layout, alignment, margins, page numbers, page count, dimension, missing images or text
    
  • Typography, stylesheet consistently applied, correct font, defaulted font, superscript/subscript, symbol text
    
  • Graphics/images, correct image, not distorted, scaled proportionately, not low resolution/rasterized
    Print specification which are visible on printed hardcopy (no requirement to open files or know the production software), review spec box to see consistent with job specification in work order
    
    • Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite is desired and allows candidate insight to the type of errors to look for. A graphic designer's eye is also helpful.
      
    • The proofreader must be experienced with standard proofreading marks, as well as online markup applications
      
    • Adhere to BNO production process, guidelines, and deadlines.
      
    • Gain strong understanding of client specifications, requirements, and expectations, and bring this understanding to bear in the work.
      
    • On occasion and when instructed on the job ticket, review documents for standard editorial issues, such as spelling, grammar, punctuation, and content.
      Eligible candidates will live within 60 to 90 minutes' drive time from our Somerville, NJ office; this position will require you to work onsite in the office .
      Requirements SKILLS - The ideal candidate will have:
      
      • Five+ years' experience required as a quality assurance and/or proofreader for graphic production files.
        
      • Experience working in a graphic design or print production environment.
        
      • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
        
      • High-level understanding of print production and graphic software packages and the page layout process.
        * NOTE: The ability to execute graphics software is not required. There is no requirement for expertise in color fidelity or color calibration readings.
        Skills --- Experience in proofreading/QA of healthcare and pharmaceutical promotional and packaging materials is strongly preferred.
        --- Experience in proofreading documents in an online system (Veeva, DocuShare, etc.)
        --- Experience with using Adobe and MS markup tools.
        --- Experience with text and graphic modules of Global Vision software is a plus.
        --- Strong knowledge of graphic print production and the terminology associated with the creation of artwork specifications.
        --- Understanding of barcode differences and requirements.
        --- Proficiency with AMA style guidelines.
        --- General knowledge of the ISO/EN/FDA standards around medical device labeling.
        --- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Acrobat. Mastery of internal agency enterprise system, which contains the project management module.
        --- Strong written and verbal communications skills.

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