Copy Editor - Publishing (Recurring Part Time)

At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives! From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world!

Disney Publishing Worldwide is seeking a Copy Editor to copyedit and proofread fiction and nonfiction titles for all ages on a project-by-project basis. The successful candidate will be thorough, self-motivated, and will possess excellent follow-up skills.

You will report to the Copy Chief.

Responsibilities/You Will:

• Copyedits short manuscripts (picture books, chapter books, and short stories) and longer manuscripts (middle grade and young adult novels) to ensure sense, continuity, quality of grammar, spelling, and style, and accuracy and consistency of text and art

• Performs proofreading at all book stages to check that changes and corrections have been completed as requested

• Crafts and updates house style guides for authors and staff

• Please note that this position does not come with guaranteed hours; work is assigned on a project-by-project basis, as needed

Basic Qualifications/You Have:

• 3 years’ experience as a copy editor, preferably with some experience in children’s and/or young adult books

• Ability to handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently

• College-level understanding of literature, grammar, style, and spelling

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Capable of working very tight deadlines, sometimes on short notice

• Ability to work with digital documents, using Word and Adobe software

• Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style 17th edition and comfort working with a house style and individual series guidelines and nomenclature

• Availability on weekdays, during business hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Copy editing and proofreading fiction

• Spanish-language editing skills strongly preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Additional Information

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