Production Editor (Studio X)

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That's where you come in!

This Production Editor position draws on your love of language, mastery of grammar, drive for consistency, and knowledge of Magic. Our team of outstanding Editors collaborates to ensure that all text elements of Magic card sets and related materials meet our quality standards for grammar, punctuation, factual accuracy, clarity, audience, tone, consistency between art and text, and layout.

• Perform significant copy editing and proofreading on Magic cards, packaging, and related assets.
• Support game designers, rules manager, and other editors across multiple projects.
• Create and maintain accurate records in our Magic card set database and supporting documentation.

• 2+ years of experience as a paid copy editor or proofreader.
• 2+ years of experience playing Magic.
• Familiarity with both past and present Magic cards.
• Strong proofreading skills and attention to visual detail.
• Flexible, adaptable mind with a constant appetite for knowledge.
• Deeply collaborative outlook combined with the confidence and trust to work with others.

• Experience with Smartsheet, databases, InDesign or InCopy.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand Japanese at a working professional level (N3 or higher). A love of Japanese culture and intellectual properties.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know.