Freelance Proofreader
Posted Today by BMJ
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Freelance Proofreader involves working with The BMJ to proofread articles according to house style on a flexible, ad hoc basis. The position is remote, with a preference for working hours that align with UK or European time zones. Candidates should have extensive experience in STM publishing and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. This opportunity offers a competitive day rate for proofreading research papers and other medical content.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fast and accurate proofreading of research papers, medical education pieces, scholarly comment, and journalism
Key Skills:
- Ability to prioritise multiple tasks
- Extensive experience in STM publishing
- Experience of accurately marking up PDF proofs
- Proven ability to follow complex house style instructions
- Previous experience in medical publishing (preferred)
- Experience of Adobe Share for Review (preferred)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Overview
Job Title: Freelancer Proof - reader
Contract: Freelancer
Working Hours: Flexible
Location: Remote
Application Closing Date: Monday 1st June 2026
An opportunity has come up to work on the highly prestigious medical journal The BMJ, proofreading articles to house style. This is a flexible opportunity to join our standby proofreading pool and provide ad hoc services as required, often at short notice. Work can be conducted remotely but working hours to fit with a UK or European time zone are preferred. Competitive day rate offered.
Regular tasks will include:
- Fast and accurate proofreading of research papers, medical education pieces, scholarly comment, and journalism
Must have:
- Ability to prioritise multiple tasks
- Extensive experience in STM publishing
- Experience of accurately marking up PDF proofs
- Proven ability to follow complex house style instructions
Preferred:
- Previous experience in medical publishing
- Experience of Adobe Share for Review