Production - PrintPondicherry Posted On 25 Sep 2025 End Date 09 Oct 2025 Required Experience NA Organisational Country India State Pondicherry Location Pondicherry Unit Unit I Skills Skill EDITORIAL PROOFREADING PROOFREADING COPY EDITING Minimum Qualification ANY GRADUATE CERTIFICATION No data available Working Language No data available Key Responsibilities Review and proofread first-pass page proofs for grammar punctuation spelling and typographic consistency Compare typeset proofs against the copyedited manuscript to ensure all changes were implemented correctly Identify and correct issues in Page layout and formatting Captions headings and cross-references Numbering of figures tables footnotes and endnotes Table of contents accuracy Flag typesetting and design inconsistencies such as incorrect fonts spacing margins or alignment Ensure adherence to house style author corrections and publisher guidelines Mark up proofs using standard proofreading symbols digital or print depending on workflow Communicate clearly with the production editorial team regarding queries complex corrections or unresolved editorial issues Perform basic fact-checking and consistency checks for names dates references and citations where required Maintain version control and documentation of all changes for tracking and transparency Requirements Bachelor s degree in English Publishing Communications or a related field Proven experience 2-5 years in proofreading ideally in academic educational or professional publishing Strong command of English grammar spelling and punctuation Familiarity with style manuals e g Chicago APA MLA and house style guides Excellent attention to detail and ability to concentrate for extended periods Proficiency with proofreading tools and markup PDF annotations Adobe Acrobat or other platforms Ability to work independently manage tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously Familiarity with publishing workflows and post-copyediting processes Preferred Qualifications Experience proofreading STM HSS or trade publications Understanding of XML or digital publishing processes Experience in a remote collaborative editorial workplace