Copy Editor

The Upper Deck Company • Carlsbad, CA

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About The Position

Overview of the position

Do you have a passion for writing and entertainment properties? Do you enjoy content from DC? 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent. College Degree in Journalism, English, or Communications related is a plus.
• 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.
• Knowledge of trading cards and trading card game industry a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office. Previous knowledge of using InDesign preferred.
• 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. Work hours are mostly consistent, but flexible working hours may be required based on production requirements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Limited Travel on behalf of the Company, with local convention attendance.
• 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. Work hours are mostly consistent, but flexible working hours may be required based on production requirements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Limited Travel on behalf of the Company, with local convention attendance.

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 your fellow entertainment writers to establish and refine agreements for how different properties and subjects/characters are written about.
• An ability to 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
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees