Copy Editor - Publishing (Recurring Part Time)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10108296 Location New York, New York, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Dec. 23, 2024Job Summary:
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
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
The pay rate for this role in New York is $32.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
About Disney Experiences:
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Buena Vista Books, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.
Buena Vista Books, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.