Post-Layout PDF Proofreader / Book Interior QA (Publishing)

We’re looking for an experienced post-layout proofreader to perform a full QA review of a final book interior PDF.

This is not manuscript editing and not a Word-based proofreading task. The book is already laid out, and the goal is to catch errors and inconsistencies in the actual PDF so our designer can implement corrections cleanly and efficiently.

If you are comfortable reviewing designed book interiors and flagging issues by page number, this role is for you.

Scope of Work

You will proofread a fully laid-out book interior PDF and check for:

Spelling mistakes and typos

Missing punctuation (periods, quotation marks, etc.)

Inconsistent capitalization or terminology

Title and phrase inconsistencies across sections

Header, section, and TOC consistency

Image placement issues (awkward breaks, misalignment)

Spacing, alignment, widows/orphans

Repeated words or formatting drift introduced during layout

This is a QA and proofreading pass, not a rewrite.

Deliverables

One of the following (preferred):

A consolidated list of corrections (spreadsheet or document) including:

Page number

Location on page

Issue identified

Suggested correction

OR

A commented PDF with clear, actionable notes for the designer

You will not be making edits directly to the PDF or InDesign files.

Important Notes (Please Read Carefully)

We are not working from a Word manuscript at this stage.

This role is for PDF proofreading / post-layout QA only.

If you require Word files or Track Changes to work, this role will not be a fit.

Familiarity with book publishing and print-ready interiors is a strong plus.

Ideal Experience

Experience proofreading laid-out books or magazines

Comfortable reviewing PDFs in Adobe Acrobat

Strong attention to detail and consistency

Familiar with publishing standards and interior layout conventions

Able to give clear, concise, designer-friendly feedback

How to Apply

Please include:

A brief note confirming you have experience proofreading post-layout PDFs

An example (or description) of a similar QA/proofreading project

Your preferred method of delivering corrections (commented PDF or correction list)

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