Copyediting Jobs

The copy editor reviews books, magazines, comics, and promotional materials for the Disney Press, Lucasfilm Press, and Disney Editions imprints at all stages, from manuscript to proof.

This role is located on-site in Orlando, Florida


Responsibilities :

• Copyedits short manuscripts (readers, picture books, chapter books, short stories, magazines, comics) and longer manuscripts (middle grade and young adult novels, coffee table books) to ensure sense, continuity, quality of grammar, spelling, and style, and accuracy and consistency of text and art.
• Creates style sheets for series and longer books.
• Performs proofreading at all book stages to check that changes and corrections have been executed as requested. Copyedits new material created at later stages, such as added or rewritten text, captions, and indexes.
• Identifies and communicates bookmaking problems and further corrections needed.
• Reviews jackets, covers, and promotional materials as assigned.
• Fact-checks information such as dates, names, and quotations.
• Checks prices, bar codes, and other specifications against company database.
• Consults with managing editors, editors, and the legal department on matters regarding copyrights and trademarks.

Basic Qualifications :

• 3+ years copyediting experience, with books, magazines or newspapers
• Exceptional copyediting and proofreading skills, as well as proficiency in editing with electronic tools, such as Microsoft Word Track Changes and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Attention to detail, commitment to follow-up, and diplomatic communication skills.
• Ability to focus under pressure of tight deadlines and to juggle multiple projects with flexibility as to specific needs.
• In-depth knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style 17th edition and comfort working with a house style and individual franchise guidelines and nomenclature.
• College-level understanding of literature, grammar, style, and spelling.
• Affinity for children’s books and/or Disney properties highly desirable.

Required Education :

• High School Diploma

Preferred Education :

• Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information :
Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) is one of the world's largest publishing brands, igniting imagination through storytelling in ever-inventive ways. As part of the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products segment, DPW and its affiliates through its publishing business bring the magic of The Walt Disney Company’s powerful brands and franchises, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, ESPN, 20th Century Studios, and National Geographic, to fans everywhere. DPW, through its vertical publishing operations and global licensing structure, creates and publishes best-selling books, comics, magazines, learning and digital interactive storytelling products, audio books, eBooks, and apps. DPW publications and storytelling products are available in more than 70 countries in 45 languages.

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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