About WPP Production
We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
A hybrid working model
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
What does a Proofreader do at WPP Production?
This is a second shift position working hours will be 11:0AM - 7:00PM EST.
Proofreads a high volume of marketing materials and brand communications, including product packaging, in-store signage for retail and channel partners, e-commerce, and brand guidelines. Works closely with editors and the legal, production, and project marketing teams to ensure accuracy and integrity across all deliverables.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensuring brand quality and consistency across thousands of print and digital mechanicals distributed to global partners
- Proofreading marketing collateral, such as comparison signs, collections signs, product pages, features pages, and marketing guides
- Dedication to brand excellence and to maintaining the highest level of quality and confidentiality
- Ability to check specs beyond grammar sharing some QA/QC responsibilities
- Work within Adobe Acrobat or other linked pending review
- Be the keeper on brand guidelines for major national and global brands
- Precise proofreading for all deliverables in a timely manner
- Communicate with offshore teams and PMs to transfer work through design, proofreading, QA and delivery
Requirements:
- A minimum of 4 years' experience in editing, copyediting, and/or proofreading marketing, advertising and technical materials at a publication, design firm, corporate marketing communications department, or ad agency, preferably for a creative or consumer brand
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work diplomatically in a dynamic, confidential studio environment
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to focus, prioritize, and pivot in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working for global brands
- Ability to work with offshore QA teams
- An understanding of the production process and of brand channel, retail, interactive, and packaging practices
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle concurrent projects, track milestones, manage active deadlines, advance deliverables, and find solutions to daily challenges
- Able to navigate complex processes and tools, including a specialized ticketing system to edit and route deliverables
- Flexible during high-volume periods (longer hours and weekends) and able to adapt and assimilate immediately if called on to work for a few hours within an environment of constant change, simultaneous projects, and shifting priorities and timelines
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop, Fido, and iWork
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Why work here:
At WPP Production, you'll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You'll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP's unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.
Inclusion and Impact
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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