Copy Editor

The Upper Deck Company • Carlsbad, CA

47d

About The Position

The Entertainment Copy Editor uses their passion for all things DC and other entertainment properties to write and edit copy for trading cards and digital products. This role requires staying up-to-date on pop culture developments, researching characters and storylines across various mediums, and collaborating with a team to ensure product quality.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in professional writing or a related area.
• Familiar with DC comics/movies. But most importantly, an openness to always learn more.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn, a natural curiosity, and research skills to take on new entertainment properties in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• An understanding of AP Style.
• Strong organizational, editing, communication, and proofreading skills.
• A self-starter who takes initiative and is always willing to jump into their next assignment.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple high-priority projects with dedicated attention to detail.
• Professional demeanor; team player.
• Ability to interface with internal parties at all levels.
• Ability to maintain flexible work hours.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• College Degree in Journalism, English, or Communications related is a plus.
• Knowledge of trading cards and trading card game industry a plus.
• Previous knowledge of using InDesign preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write Entertainment Trading Card copy within InDesign.
• Edit and proof copy to ensure accuracy.
• Stay up to date on pop culture developments, including (but not limited to) DC films/series and comics.
• Work closely with fellow entertainment writers to establish and refine agreements for how different properties and subjects/characters are written about.
• Adapt to the changing guidelines of licensors and vendors.
• Research characters and storylines across different mediums (i.e. comics, films, tv shows, approved online sources, books, and client provided resources).
• Works under immediate supervision while exercising reasonable discretion and independent judgment.
• Communicate with team lead/other departments when issues arise.
• Hands-on, energetic and motivated self-starter with the ability to work additional hours as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED