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Proofreader / Copy Editor
Feld Entertainment
Palmetto, FL, United States
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Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories. Feld Entertainment's productions have appeared in more than 75 countries on six continents with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year and include Disney On Ice, Disney Live, Monster Jam, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross, Marvel Universe Live, and Sesame Street Live. The meaningful result: Creating lifelong memories, one act at a time.
Proofing, implementing guidelines and following reference material for print/promotional collateral and broadcast manuscripts. Provide quality assurance and accuracy in all Creative and Marketing Services materials created by and for various Branded properties of the company.
Essential Job Functions
• Proof/copyedit/fact check: Various show campaign materials and print jobs (manuscripts, ads, signage, direct mail, corporate projects including program books).
• Proof/copyedit/fact check: TV and Radio broadcast spots, and Web projects.
• Attend production meeting, document and communicate priority jobs to the proof team. Meet all daily job deadlines of the Proofreading team in a collaborative production-oriented environment.
• Troubleshoot/research fact, style and art issues. Copywriting/consulting on copy issues.
• Use automated, online workflow system to proof/copyedit/fact check above listed tasks.
• Maintain proofreading team’s reference material (Procedure Manuals, Style Guides, Training Materials, etc.) and update with new Brand directives.
• Train all new hires and temps. Assist with testing, implementation and training related to system and process updates.
• Provide support to team during other team member's absence. Perform other functions as requested.
• Bachelor's degree, or higher, in English or Journalism. English coursework in grammar, punctuation, basic composition and/or advanced writing courses (especially expository writing). Spanish helpful.
• 5 years work experience in advertising, communications or marketing environment (proofreading, commercial art/design, copyediting).
• 2-3 years work experience with Brand teams and ability to understand the style, production and protocols of advertising collateral materials.
• Eye for accuracy - ability to spot omissions, errors and other problems that need to be corrected prior to publication or printing (spelling, grammar, typos and inconsistency in form, substance or subject matter).
• Attention to detail and follow through. Strong oral and written communication skills. Able to communicate effectively across teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Strong organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills. Team player.
• Prior use of automated workflow systems preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Adobe Acrobat Tools. Familiar with PC-based Windows platform. Familiarity with SharePoint a plus.
Feld Entertainment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.