Proofreader, Marvel Comics

Proofreader, Marvel Comics

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• About Marvel

• Marvel is one of the world’s most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for over 85 years. The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including comics, film, television, games, live events, consumer products and more.

• The Proofreader will review and copyedit materials across Marvel Publishing, including comic books, solicit text, and cover copy. The Proofreader will mark documents for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Work may be digital or print. Marvel is seeking enthusiastic, driven employees. Résumés should highlight proofreading experience and skills.

Responsibilities

• Read proofs from all Marvel Comics departments including (but not limited to) single-issue comics, handbooks, trade collections, advertisements, dust jackets, and covers

• Mark grammatical or typographical errors using standardized proofreading marks

• Communicate with Editorial staff and traffic copy throughout the workflow

• Work Experience

• Required Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as a proofreader or copyediting, preferably with experience in graphic fiction

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required

• Knowledge of proofreading/copyediting marks

• Ability to proof in print and digitally

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat

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

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

• Knowledge of the unique challenges of the comic book format, awareness of the comic book industry, and familiarity with Marvel’s characters a plus

• Must be available to work onsite 4 days per week

• Materials Required for Consideration

• Please submit a cover letter and resume for consideration

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• PAY TRANSPARENCY

• The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $54,800 to $73,400 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

• This position is with Marvel Worldwide, Inc., which is part of a business we call Marvel Entertainment.

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