Copy Editor
Full-Time
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Does the opportunity to work with merchandise from Marvel, DC Comics, Disney, Nickelodeon, Harry Potter, NFL, MLB and The Beatles (and more) excite you? Trends International, LLC (Trends) is the leading publisher and distributor of licensed products consisting of posters, calendars, paper craft, social stationery, stickers and other related products to major retailers throughout North America from facilities in Indianapolis, Indiana. Utilize your equipment maintenance skills and manufacturing experience to bring our products to life! Visit our website at www.trendsinternational.com to view a full list of licensed partners and to learn more about our business.
Responsibilities:
- Proofread, copy-edit, edit and write consumer and collateral products for Trends International and its product lines to produce the best product, sales collateral and other materials in a high-pressure, high-volume work environment.
- Maintain accuracy and consistency of products.
- Fact checking.
- Writing and copyediting for posters, calendars, social stationery, stickers and collateral materials, including sales sheets, Web sites, catalogs, promotional inserts and other related items.
- Correct for style, formatting and typographical errors.
- Ensure that editorial, marketing and licensor changes are incorporated accurately.
- Candidates must be efficient and organized and be able to work with minimal supervision and also function as part of the larger team.
- Ability to multitask within several deadlines.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong computer skills.
- Must have Microsoft Office experience.
- Ability to successfully complete proofreading tests.
- Excellent grammar skills are necessary.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal effectiveness, managing change, planning and organization, attention to detail, grammar and spelling proficiencies, understanding the printing and publishing processes, problem-solving, leadership, initiative and the ability to work under pressure.
- Knowledge of English spelling and grammatical rules (French and/or Spanish helpful).
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Knowledge of proofreading marks.
Education/Experience:
- Must have four-year degree in journalism or related field and at least two years’ experience.
- AP style experience required.
- Experience in the printing and publishing industry is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- This role requires frequent sitting, typing, and reading.
- This role requires reliable vision.
- This role requires repetitive motions with hands and fingers.
Trends International, LLC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA). Per the ADA, Trends International, LLC will make reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental disabilities of a qualified and disabled applicant or employee. Trends International, LLC may decline to accommodate the request should it cause an undue hardship on the operations of the company. It is the responsibility of the employee or applicant to request accommodation. The individual should identify what accommodation they believe is needed to successfully perform the functions of the job above. Employees may be asked to provide medical evidence to support the need for the requested accommodation. Please contact the People & Culture department with any questions or requests for accommodation.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
