About Westfall Gold
Westfall Gold is the nation’s premier major donor fundraising agency, dedicated to helping nonprofits accelerate their mission through high-impact, transformational events. With a proven track record of helping clients raise billions of dollars, we combine strategic consulting with world-class event production, creating unforgettable experiences that move donors to give generously. Our team is driven by a commitment to excellence, integrity, and a passion for supporting organizations that are changing the world.
Role Overview:
The Freelance Proofreader and Fact Checker is an essential support to the creative team at Westfall Gold, a fundraising consultancy for non-profit organizations. The perfect candidate for this role has a deep understanding of the English language, and reveres proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. You also have a willingness to get to know our style, and an ability to accept work from us on an ongoing basis.
Hourly Rate: $40/hour.
This is a freelance, contract position (W9). There are no benefits provided.
Must be based in the United States.
Scope of engagement:
● We will ask you to proofread and check facts on documents/design materials under 1,500 words within 24 hours.
● We will ask you to proofread and check facts on documents/design materials above 1,500 words in 2-3 days (deadlines will vary depending on scope of project).
● Proofreading: We ask proofreaders to review primarily for grammatical and spelling errors, and for formatting consistency.. Adjustments for clarity may be recommended, but we ask proofreaders to refrain from rewriting sections of copy. This is not a copy editing role.
● Fact checking: some projects will require that you have access to a phone (calling a phone number to check that the number we're printing is correct, for example).
● Media: Some projects will be sent to you as materials you view on your phone (apps, for example). An ability to read a QR code and provide feedback on the content on your phone is necessary.
● The amount of work we send out will vary. A light week might feature two projects. A busy week might feature ten projects or more.
Qualifications:
Experience
● 4+ years of experience in a previous proofreading or editing role
● Ability to navigate a deadline-rich environment with multiple projects under competing timelines
Skills and equipment required
● Project drafts will generally come your way as Microsoft Word documents, Google documents, or PDF files, with other file types requested (websites; event apps) as needed. We ask that you capture your changes using your own Gmail address, or your own licensed version of Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat (full version; not just the Reader).
● We will look to you to invoice us on a monthly basis for all projects worked.
Education
● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your proofreading and/or editing experience and why you would make a good fit for this contract engagement?
- Are you located in the United States?
- If chosen for this role, are you able to accept some assignments that will have a quick turnaround time (less than 24 hours)?
Education:
Experience:
- proofreading: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
