Proofreader

• Location: United States, Michigan, Southfield
• Location: United States, Illinois, Chicago
• Location: United States, Colorado, Denver
  
  

Make your mark. Our internal firm services team focuses on the firm’s critical business needs. From administrative opportunities to marketing and everything in between, our integrated solution approach is designed to help enable and manage growth, leverage resources, and optimize firm operations. At Plante Moran, we have the privilege of serving clients and providing consultative services as they face challenges and seek new opportunities.

The proofreader will take regular review assignments for a range of marketing content, including social media, email, web, digital, and multimedia content, and will provide operational support for the creative team. The proofreader will work under the leadership of the managing editor, leveraging the guidance of the editor and collaborating with staff and contract writers to review content in alignment with the firm’s content strategy.

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day. 

Your role.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Work closely with the managing editor, senior proofreader, writers, as well as the broader creative team, to help execute the firm’s content strategy.
• Apply the Plante Moran voice and tone, including specific campaign nuances, to each assignment.
• Work under the guidance of the senior proofreader to maintain the style guide.
• Work with managing editor to update, maintain, and socialize editorial standards of marketing.
• Provide operational support for the creative team.
• Proofread a range of marketing content, including web, promotional (email, social, event), sales enablement, and internal communications.
• Interpret and apply feedback from approvers.
  
  

The Qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related Business degree.
• Requires at least 1-3 years of experience in B2B marketing, communications, content marketing, and/or editorial functions.
• Professional services firm experience is a plus.
• Exceptional ability to write and edit with strong critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail relating to accuracy, consistency, grammar, and spelling.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the buyer’s journey, leveraging personas in content development.
• Understanding of the connection between content, UX, and design.
• Positive and inspired — able to work collaboratively with team members and internal constituents.
• Proven skills and proficiency using a wide range of technology, digital tools including, but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, Workfront, and project management tools.
  
  

Our difference.

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.  At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now.

This is a non-exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of candidates that are bilingual in Japanese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.