Copy Editor - Entertainment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to create, edit, proof and typeset Entertainment Trading Card copy. 
• Knowledge of Pop Culture development, trading card and trading card game industry preferred. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Strong organizational, editing and proofreading skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with a keen attention to detail. 
• Professional demeanor; team player orientation. Ability to interface with internal parties at all levels. 
• Relies  on  instructions  and  pre-established  guidelines.                                                                                                              
• Works under immediate supervision while exercising minimal independent judgment. 
• Hands on, energetic and motivated self-starter with the ability to work additional hours as required. 
• Proficiency in the following software or systems: Adobe InDesign and MSOffice.

INTERACTION

• This position will interact closely with the Entertainment Product Development Coordinator, Project Manager, and Brand Managers. 

EDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent. College Degree in Journalism, English or Communications a plus. 
• 1+ years of experience in professional or scholastic writing or a related area. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong communication skills, demonstrates close attention to detail with organized practices. 
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with a dedicated attention to detail. 
• Professional demeanor; team player orientation. Ability to interface with internal parties at all levels. 
• Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising reasonable discretion and independent judgment. 
• The qualified applicant must possess acceptable computer skills; a working knowledge of Adobe InDesign would bebeneficial.
• Ability to maintain flexible work hours. Work hours are mostly consistent, but necessitate flexible hours based on production requirements. 
• Limited Travel on behalf of the Company, with local convention attendance.