We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Proofreader to review a wide variety of pre-production text and art files for trading card products, across multiple brands within our professional Sports and Entertainment licenses. This position interfaces with internal teams in a fast-paced environment to review pre-production art files, maintaining the visual quality of our products, and complying with the standards of our licensors. The right candidate needs to be well-versed with multi-tasking, using several platforms, and handling a multitude of projects independently, as well as comfortable functioning in a tight team environment. The role requires a keen eye for detail, proactive mindset, and a proficiency in sports verbiage and awareness.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Proofread raw trading card sports and entertainment text for grammar, spelling, house style and licensor requirements.
Review composed files of trading cards for file integrity, design consistency, image quality, text formatting, technical set-up and printing plate registration.
Examine intermediate stages of card proofs to ensure that requested revisions (by Quality Assurance, Editorial staff, Designers or Licensors) have been accurately applied.
Check imposition layouts against subject lists to ensure proper alignment of trading card sheets released to press.
Perform final review of imposed trading card sheets for errors and omissions prior to release of files to press.
Inspect packaging art files, to ensure accuracy of information presented to consumer, based on internal content documents, legal guidelines, and Bills of Materials.
Proofread and review solicitation material against the bill of materials for accuracy.
Qualifications
Outstanding attention to textual and graphic detail and ability to incorporate extensive licensor style guides.
Mastery of English (U.S.) grammar, and adaptability to occasional use of European English formats.
Flexibility to variable styles and requirements of assorted sports (MLB, MLS, UEFA Champions League, Bundesliga, Formula 1) and entertainment (Star Wars, Garbage Pail Kids) properties.
Multi-tasking capability to manage assignments across several projects and maintain priorities within a steady daily workflow.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, web browser-based interfaces, and Macintosh OS.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Fanatics by 2x