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Who Wnats To Be A Proofredder At DC Comics In Brubank?

Published Thu, 28 Sep 2017 10:30:41 -0500

I've been known to dabble occasionally in the action industry of comics. Writer, penciller, inker, letterer, colourist, editor, publisher, PR, marketing, sales, distributor, sales clerk, up and down the line. But this job just posted by DC Comics for their Burbank offices? As regular readers of Bleeding Cool will know, this is a job I am eminently unqualified for.

DC Comics seeks a Proofreader for the Manufacturing & Production, West Coast department.

Proofread materials for publication and internal and external communication. This includes, but is not limited to, material from Editorial, Sales, Design, Publicity, Marketing, and Franchise Management.
Proofread up to 80 periodicals per month, ensuring that the DC Style Guide standards are adhered to. Responsibility includes checking titles, creator credits, indicias, mastheads, etc.
Check accuracy of UPC, price, ISBN and date on periodical and trade reprint covers before approval to print.
Proofread design matter related to up to 60 collected editions per month while ensuring that the DC Style Guide standards are adhered to.
Proofread and copy edit Editorial Manuscripts for up to 60 Collected Edition books per month, to allow material to fit allocated space, improve readability of the material, and to keep consistent with the DC Style Guide.
Receive and update schedules to prioritize work. Enter work received and date completed into log, giving Pre-Press Director a picture of the efficiency of workflow and any problem areas to address.
Field questions from staff regarding grammar, syntax, and the house style.
Work with other proofreaders to note editorial preferences and new names and terminology across the lines for the purpose of updating the DC Style Guide.
Maintains and updates the DC Style Guide.
Other projects and responsibilities as assigned.

What do we require from you?

College degree in English, Journalism or related field or equivalent work experience required.
Previous work experience in a proofreading and copy-editing position required.
Minimum one-year work experience in an office environment required.
Knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation and syntax of the English language. Bonus points for similar knowledge of a second language.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to upload and download work from FTP (Accellion).
Knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style and DC Universe.

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