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<strong>Location: Kansas City, Missouri<br><br></strong><strong>Job Type: Contract<br><br></strong><strong>Compensation Range: $27 - 29 per hour<br><br></strong>Our client is seeking experienced <strong>Proofreaders/Editors</strong> to support a surge in work volume during their busiest season <strong>(September-December)</strong>. <strong>This is a 100% remote role with a shift of 3pm-11pm CST</strong>. This role plays a key part in producing high-quality materials and communications for clients in the insurance industry.<br><br>Successful candidates will have a keen eye for detail, a strong command of grammar and style, and the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Proofread and edit a variety of employee-facing documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, and consistency.</li><li>Ensure all materials adhere to client-specific style guides and editorial standards.</li><li>Work quickly and accurately in a deadline-driven environment.</li><li>Communicate with project managers and team members to ensure timely completion of deliverables.</li><li>Manage multiple assignments with shifting priorities during peak season.<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Minimum of 2 years of professional editing and/or proofreading experience.</li><li>Excellent command of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and consistency.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines.</li><li>Must have reliable access to a computer and internet.<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Experience with employee benefits, insurance, or highly regulated industries is a plus.</li><li>Familiarity with collaborative editing tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word track changes). <br><br><br></li></ul>JOBID: 1096723<br><br>#PL<br><br>Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.<br><br>At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.<br><br>Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).<br><br>This posting is open for thirty (30) days.<br><br>

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