Copy Editor

About the role

Proofread and copyedit product, copy, and layout to ensure accuracy and improve overall quality at Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW), a leader in sustainable packaging solutions.

Responsibilities

• Proofread created products through all stages to ensure accuracy against provided materials.
• Verify copy and layout for correctness in spelling, grammar, typeface, size/style, line spacing, layout, and printing specifications; correct mechanical errors.
• Copyedit newly created copy and layouts for sense, readability, consistency, style, and conformity to automation requirements.
• Maintain superior knowledge of standard proofreading terminology and symbols.
• Test web-based templates built by prepress technicians for external use on the company's tag-setting website (Image Ease).
• Test IT programming used to drive the company's e-commerce website (Image Ease).
• Maintain integrity of databases used to drive tag setting.
• Assist in maintaining customer websites that work in conjunction with JHC.com.
• Create customer proofs and verify accuracy and functionality of QRs, UPCs, and other electronic codes.
• Work with translators to ensure timely, accurate translations.
• Perform general departmental administrative tasks as assigned.
• Draft standard operating procedures and operator work instructions as requested.
• Participate in problem-solving initiatives.
• Train new and current employees as requested.
• Serve as a resource for both internal and external customers on the use of the Image Ease website.
• Proof products and communicate with internal and external customers via email.
• Provide backup support for other prepress operators and team members as requested.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate’s degree (AA) with a focus on English studies (e.g., journalism).
• Six to twelve months of related experience.
• Basic computer skills, including internet, email, routine database activity (Excel), word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), graphics, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrating tact, sensitivity, and professionalism.
• Demonstrated competency in proper spelling and grammar in English.
• Must pass a basic reading test.
• Ability to write, read, and comprehend work instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Detail-oriented, willing to continuously improve, and able to work well with others.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal and external customers.
• Ability to maintain good attendance and work overtime as needed.
• Basic arithmetic skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety, and inclusion are business drivers.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer but before starting employment.