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Newspaper proofreader needed

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Posted almost 6 years ago

$15-25 USD / hour

One of my companies produces a weekly newspaper with about 15-20 pieces of written content per week and I am in need of a new proofreader as our current one would like to spend more time with her family. Overview of ongoing project: * Proofread and suggestion improvements on 15-20 approximately 500 words stories each week * Turnaround need: most stories will be finished on Wednesday and Thursday with a revised and finished deadline of Friday at 10:30 Central Time. * While we don't strictly adhere to AP writing style, we must appear as a professional news organization in a community of 22,000. Key things are grammar, spelling, punctuation, tense, etc. * Ability to add comments to content that will help younger and less experienced writers on the staff become better. Time Commitment: * Depending on your speed, our current reviewer commits about 5 hours per week to reading, commenting and polishing Experience with Basecamp is preferred.
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Hi, My proposal is related to Proofreading I am qualified lecturer with the desired skill set to perform this task efficiently and deliver you a top-notch quality as required. My knowledge and expertise make me a perfect fit for this task. Please leave me a message so we can discuss it further. My skills: Article Rewriting, Article Writing, Editing, English Grammar, Proofreading Regards, Zohaab.
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Dear Employers, This is Janelle H. I would like to apply for this Newspaper proofreader needed job position. I have just checked your project very deeply. As in your project description, you have described that you finding a proofreader for a newspaper. I have done this type of project before. I have been working on proofreading for 10 years. I have initially estimated a deadline for this task. I could perfectly deliver this project in 3 days. I am a highly experienced professional with years of experience in proofreading and editing across all markets. From business to business, fiction, and promotional materials, I have an eye for detail and a deep understanding of the reader’s experience. My work is exemplary, and I focus not just on the grammatical needs of any project, but that it delivers readability for your intended audience, an aspect that many do not pay attention to. I deliver the quality outcomes you need every time. If you're looking for quality proofreader help, please feel free to knock me! Best regards, Janelle H.
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Ranked the #1 business on www.Freelancer.com since 2010, I thank you for the opportunity to work on this important project. I have completed over 900 writing projects, including business and marketing plans, contracts and business agreements, academic papers, technical and business writing, and much more. I hold Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees and have worked for over 1000 businesses in 150 countries, including Fortune 100 companies such as American Express and Morgan Stanley, as well as FLIR, Rent-A-Center, Cisco, and others. I request 50% payment upon delivery of a 1 page project schedule and 50% in a milestone that gets released to me upon completion. I have bid to the best of my ability based on your post, and I have a few questions; once we speak and I better understand your needs, I can update my bid if necessary: 1. Who is your target audience? 2. When do you want to start this project, and when do you need it finished? 3. Are you available for a discussion to ensure I understand this project. When is a good time? I would very much like to work with you on this project, and I kindly invite you to contact me via www.Freelancer.com to discuss specifics. Thank you in advance. Gregory Bair Gregory Bair
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Hi there, I’d like to be considered for your writing position related to the proofreader. I have an expertise and skills related to this task and believe to be a perfect fit for this job. My skills: Article Rewriting, Article Writing, Editing, English Grammar, Proofreading. Regards, Moeez. H.
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Hello, You have just posted a project by requesting to proofread/Edit your newspaper content. I am happy to do it for lower cost. A highly experienced proof reader and copy editor with a First Class Honours degree in English Language and a published author of literacy education books, you can be fully assured of my technical ability and credentials. The correct use of apostrophes, commas and grammar and those pesky spelling rules that catch everyone out might make you squirm but send your words to me and you won't believe how transformed your text will be. I completed “online continuing education certificate of course completion - Proofreading and Copyediting 101. Class Registration Number 8900117.” Few Questions regarding of your project: *How many words do you want to proofread? *Let me know when do you need it? To provide top notch quality proofread, I need to take up to 3-4 days to research your topics then write. It will take around 3- 4 days to complete the project successfully. Thanks for visiting my page! Look forward to hearing from you. Regards Mike
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I take grammar and spelling very seriously, and am always willing to proofread or edit any material needed.
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Dear employer, I have over 15 years of experience in writing, editing and proofreading. My particular expertise and experience is in business writing and user guides/instructional documents. Copy writing, Editing & proofreading is my passion, I love to work for those who seek high quality project. I have a proofreading qualification and excellent, verified English and writing skills. Regards Brandon
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I am a dedicated professional and pride myself on achieving the highest levels of accuracy and promptness, with well over 8 years’ hands-on experience as a proofreader and editor. As a Freelancer, I have had the pleasure of working on many projects. I am passionate about my field of expertise and ensure that every project I undertake I complete with the utmost efficiency, going above and beyond to fulfill the requirements and needs of each client. Let's talk
$22 USD in 40 days
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Hi there. I have a first-class degree in English Literature from a top UK university so I can assure you I can proofread and edit your newspaper stories to a high standard of English. I'm also highly responsive, flexible, and always happy to make further amendments if needed. Feel free to message me if you have any questions!
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My clients rehire me regularly (22% of the time officially) and have awarded me 19 bonuses for the quality of my work. I am very fluent in American English. I worked in Connecticut for a number of years, and only one person ever detected that I wasn't a native. Note my US English exam score: 98% at the highest level of difficulty. Few can match that. Culturally, I've been brainwashed by all the American television I watched growing up. My writing style is very clear, well-organized and concise, which should mesh well with newspaper articles.
$20 USD in 10 days
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Hi there! I can help with proofreading your content. I am an experienced writer with years of experience managing my team of writers. I will check all articles for grammatical errors which include, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, vocabulary, and style. Kindly contact me if you would like to discuss more on your project. I can commit 5-10 hours ever week to the task. Thank you.
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Hi there - my name is Nicholas, I’ve read your brief and can see that you’d like to employ a talented proofreader. I have many years of working in professional fields allowing me to hone skills in all aspects of English including grammar, vocabulary, sentence formation and sentence correction (proficient in USA/AUS/UK/CAN English). I have also spent 7 of the last 10 years living and working in the USA so I am fully conversant and up to date with US English too! Proofreading is a natural fit for my abilities - here is a brief outline of just a few of the benefits of employing me: - a scrupulous approach to detailed work. - a high level of skill in written English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation. - the motivation to work on my own, and to meet deadlines. My Freelancer CV and portfolio gives you a fuller view of my experience and qualifications, but if you still have any further questions to ask me then please feel free to go ahead. I look forward to your positive response and some more detail by return. Nicholas
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Hi, I took keen interest immediately i saw your brief for a newspaper proofreader as it fits my skills. Having 10yrs experience in journalism practice & academics I do content creation: SEOs, Blogs, Guest Post, Product reviews I edit & proof content 1st & 2nd degree in Mass Comm Certificate in Business Management Kindly consider my bid, regards, Vwede .O.
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Hello, I can commit five hours per week and have experience with Basecamp. I am easy to communicate with and just want to get quality work done. Proofreading credentials: • I used to work as an online English teach helping European and Asian nationals improve their skills in the language. This required proofreading their work from time to time. • I have provided proofreading services for my various clients on this site. These were usually for academic works such as thesis papers and dissertations. • I am British IELTS certified both in General and Academic English • If it counts, I also have passed freelancer.com's US English Level 3, UK English Level 1 and Academic Writing Level 1 Exams I am confident that I can do this work for you. Feel free to send me a message and I will reply as soon as I read it. Thanks, Angelo
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Hi, I would like to edit and proof read your weekly newspaper with 15-20 pieces of approx 500 words per week. I have edited novels and books for other Freelance members and will be happy to undertake your project. I can assure you that the work will be done in a timely and professional manner ensuring that it is free from all types of errors like grammatical errors, syntax errors, spellings, sentence formation, tense, etc and follows correct orthography norms. However, I have no experience with Basecamp. Thank you.
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Hi Greetings! I am Niji, an experienced copy editor from India. I am a post graduate in communication and journalism. I started my career as a sub editor in a newspaper, where my job involved translation of news into English and proof-reading the English reports filed by in-house reporters. Later I moved to publishing industry as a copy editor, where I have edited book chapters and journal articles of sum of the top publishers like Taylor and Francis, Elsevier, and Macmillan. I would like to take up this job. I have read the project brief twice. I am confident that I can good a real good job. I am okay with the turn around time as well. I guarantee good quality and quick delivery. Can do a good job at affordable rates. Willing to take a test as well. Hoping to hear from you Best regards Niji
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hello there, i am Kayode... I have gone through your brief and i am the man for the job. I spot errors very easily and wouldn't ask to be paid until you are satisfied. I'll ensure quality result is delivered to you on time. I'm patient, knowledgeable, understanding, pleasant and easy to work with. I am fluent in both written and verbal English. I'll really like you to give me a chance to work for you. Looking forward to hearing from you.
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As a meticulous editor and native English speaker, I would love to help you enhance your writing. I have experience proofreading articles and meeting deadlines, as well as providing feedback, and will do my best to ensure that your newspaper articles are as polished and professional as possible. I'm dedicated to being attentive of structure, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and overall clarity in my proofreading so that the writing can shine. Thank you for your consideration, I would love to discuss more details with you soon.
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