Copy Editor- Disney Publishing Job at Disney Experiences, New York, NY

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  • Disney Experiences
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

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 adult readers on an ongoing project-by-project basis. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and self-motivated, and will possess excellent follow-up skills.

This is a recurring remote role with no guarantee of weekly working hours, as hours will fluctuate based on business needs.

You will report to the Copy Chief

What You Will Do

  • Copyedit manuscripts (novels, memoirs, and general nonfiction) to ensure sense, continuity, quality of grammar, spelling, and style

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

  • Create and update 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

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • 3 years’ experience as a copy editor in adult non-fiction genre

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

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

  • Meticulous attention to detail

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

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

  • Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style 18th edition, and comfort working with a house style and individual series guidelines and nomenclature

  • Spanish-language editing skills a plus

  • Knowledge of sports and pop culture a plus

  • Availability on weekdays, during business hours

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 . 

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The pay rate for this remote role is $35.00 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:

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Local area, Remote work, Worldwide, Weekday work

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