Proofreader
Location: Chennai, Onsite
About the Role
We are 'be positive 24', a leading business strategy | creative & innovation design | film production company, with delightful clients around the world.
We take pride in craft, clarity, and creative excellence. We're looking for a meticulous Proofreader who loves language and elevates every piece of copy and creative. You'll be responsible for final sign-off on all agency copy before publication or distribution, working closely with writers, art directors, and account teams to ensure every line we publish is precise, polished, and on-brand across verticals such as real estate, retail, fashion, and health & wellness, etc.
Key Responsibilities
- Proofread ads, long-form copy, scripts, social posts, presentations, and layouts for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and typographical accuracy
- Ensure consistency of style, tone, terminology, and formatting across campaigns and channels
- Verify facts, names, dates, numerals, and brand usage; flag unclear copy and suggest clearer alternatives
- Review creative in context (art + copy) to ensure copy reads correctly in layout and across media
- Serve as the final quality gate before materials are published, sent to clients, or entered into production
- Collaborate with writers, editors, designers, and account teams to resolve queries quickly and efficiently
- Maintain and contribute to style guides, glossaries, and proofreading checklists
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, delivering high-quality work even under tight deadlines
- Hold final sign-off responsibility for all agency copy before publication or distribution
What We're Looking For
- Exceptional command of written English and a razor-sharp eye for detail
- Strong sense of sentence rhythm, readability, voice, and brand-appropriate tone
- Experience proofreading for advertising or creative agencies (mainline experience preferred)
- Proven ability to take ownership and make sound final editorial decisions
- Ability to concentrate through extended review sessions while maintaining consistently high standards
- A proactive, collaborative approach, with the ability to communicate corrections tactfully
- Comfort working across verticals including real estate, retail, fashion, and health & wellness, etc.
Nice-to-Have
- Previous work on award-winning campaigns
- Copy-editing or sub-editing experience
- Exposure to legal/compliance checking for advertising claims
How to Apply
Please send your resume, a short cover letter outlining your approach to proofreading and ownership of the final copy, and a portfolio or examples (before/after corrections, published ads, specimens) to [email protected]
Include "Proofreader: [Your Name]" in the subject line.
Applications close: 15th July 2026
Why Work With Us
Join a team where craft matters. Own the integrity of every line we send out.
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
