Proofreader job with a Federal agency (apply by 8/25)
Do you have 5+ years proofreading or copy editing experience, and want to help keep America informed? The Government Publishing Office is hiring proofreaders to help make government documents available to the people.
What to expect:
- Full time positions starting at ~$47/hour, with opportunity for overtime and holiday premium pay.
- Excellent federal benefits, including health insurance, annual/sick leave, retirement benefits, transit benefits, and more.
- Position is part of a Union bargaining unit.
- A workplace named one of America’s best employers by Forbes for multiple years.
- You may be assigned to day shift or night shift, with periodic chances to change shifts.
- In person work only, no remote or telework.
- No AI!
What you’ll be doing:
- Proofreading, keying and correcting a variety of documents, both on paper and digitally.
While this may not technically be a job in journalism, we consider it journalism-adjacent since we play a role in ensuring public access to information. And many of us came from journalism, as it's one of the best places to learn editing skills.
Interested in joining us? Find the application here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/880069900
(Be sure to read the application carefully and double check the details, as Federal hiring is its own unique and specific process.)
Know someone in journalism, publishing or another field that might fit the bill? Have other subreddits or job boards or corners of social media that you think would be interested in the opportunity? We'd appreciate help getting the word out and sharing the job posting.
[Note: Forgive the throwaway account, but I'm posting on behalf of our Union, which doesn't have its own social media presence.]