Position Title: Proofreader
Entity: KBRA Holdings, LLC
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: New York
Summary:
We are seeking a New York-based Proofreader to join our global Electronic Publishing (EP) team. The role will liaise with EP team members in our New York, London, and Pennsylvania offices to publish research and rating reports to KBRA.com and external platforms.
About the Team
The Editorial Department, as part of KBRA’s EP team, thrives on maintaining the company’s mission of providing timely, transparent, and thought-provoking research and ratings. KBRA’s core values of Innovation, Collaboration, and Integrity play a big role in everything we do and the team strives to establish clear communication channels with our analytical staff at all times.
The role will include the following responsibilities:
- Perform quality assurance proofreading for documents that were converted from Word and Excel into our proprietary Publishing Platform.
- Apply various proofreading styles (full read, slug read, etc.) to ensure high quality within established timelines.
- Work closely with our Desktop Publishers to provide feedback.
- Track and provide timely feedback on recurring errors.
- Document and formalize processes as they evolve.
- Prioritize and coordinate competing work demands and maintain composure under pressure.
- Assist the Editorial team as needed.
You will be successful in this role if you possess the following:
- Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven publishing environment.
- Previous experience as a proofreader, quality control, or quality assurance role, working as part of a team in a corporate environment or news desk.
- Knowledge of credit ratings, bond markets, and/or debt securitization terminology desirable, but prior employment in financial services and other highly regulated industries is acceptable.
- Experience and understanding of various proofreading methodologies.
- Experience with publishing platforms such as EidosMedia Méthode.
- Competency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Possess strong verbal and communication skills, and the ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently and with team members in a collaborative environment.
- Flexibility in working outside of regular hours (9:00 am – 6:00 pm) if needed.
Salary Range:
The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $65,000 to $75,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills and other job-related factors.
Benefits:
- A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the office)
- Competitive benefits and paid time off
- Paid family and disability leave
- 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
- Educational and professional development financial assistance
- Employee referral bonus program
About Us:
KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered in the U.S., the EU and the UK, and is designated to provide structured finance ratings in Canada. KBRA’s ratings can be used by investors for regulatory capital purposes in multiple jurisdictions.
More Info:
KBRA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
#LI-DG1
#LI-HYBRID
