McKinnon-Mulherin helps organizations communicate clearly by providing high-quality writing, editing, and designing services on everything from training materials to blogs, articles, and proposals. As an inclusive workplace and an equal opportunity employer, we know our differences make us stronger and encourage candidates of all types to apply.
Apply on our Employment Application Form. Include a cover letter with your résumé that describes why you're interested in this position and why you would be a good fit for McMul.
What We Need
Are you an eagle-eyed proofreader who is up for a challenge? In this role, you will proofread marketing, instructional, and technical content for grammar and mechanics. An ideal candidate will want to grow into additional roles, such as writer and project leader. We will test your skills and check references.
Expectations
- Deadline-driven. Our business is fast-paced with many quick-turnaround projects running at once. We expect our team members to meet our productivity guidelines and always deliver on time.
- Flexible and dynamic. We work on a variety of projects with clients in myriad industries. You’ll need to be able to get up to speed quickly on a variety of company style guides. Because our work naturally ebbs and flows, we offer flexible schedules and work arrangements.
- Proactive and communicative. This is a virtual position, so you won’t have someone looking over your shoulder and micromanaging your work. Every project has a project leader and a quality check, so you won’t be left on your own, but we do expect a high level of self-management. We plan for and expect collaboration and communication on every project.
- Committed to quality. McMul is proud of the work we do, and we want you to take pride in it too. We’re looking for proofreaders who are incredibly careful in their changes and curious enough to question and confirm standards. We want someone who is not afraid to collaborate with team members for the best final product.
About the Position
This position is project-based and remote. Project-based means you are not regularly scheduled to work but are engaged in specific jobs for a variety of clients. Candidates should be available for 10–20 hours of work each week, although workload will vary. This role pays $24–$27 per hour, depending on experience.
Requirements
- Ability to pass a proofreading test
- Knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style
- An affinity for Microsoft Word and Google Docs styles and track changes
- Capacity to meet productivity guidelines and quick-turnaround deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Commitment to professionally represent McMul
Preferences
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of additional style manuals (AP, AMA, APA, etc.)
- Fluency with Microsoft Word and Google Docs desktop publishing
- Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat commenting tools
- Additional skill sets, such as writing, editing, graphic design, or project management
“We turned to McKinnon‑Mulherin for on-site technical writing, editing, and desktop publishing services.
Your writer was brutal on editing our work, but she was right on every edit she made.
The guide now reads much, much better, and we are very grateful for what she did.”
Scott Niskach, Director of International Sales, Evans & Sutherland
Our adaptability offers broad career experience.
From user guides to reports to knowledge management articles, McMul has written and edited technical documents for these industries.
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Construction
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Financial
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Government
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Health care
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Insurance
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Manufacturing
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Technology
