Copy Editor

About the role

Proofread and copyedit product, copy, and layout to ensure accuracy and improve overall quality for a leader in sustainable packaging.

Responsibilities

• Proofreads created products through all stages to ensure accuracy against provided materials.
• Verifies copy and layout are correct in terms of spelling, grammar, typeface, size/style, line spacing, layout, and printing specifications; corrects mechanical errors detected.
• Copyedits newly created copy and layouts (beyond mechanical errors) for sense, readability, consistency, style, and conformity to automation requirements.
• Achieves and retains superior knowledge of standard proofreading terminology and symbols.
• Maintains high level of accuracy in daily work.
• Achieves and retains basic knowledge of prepress and horticultural terminology.
• Tests web-based templates built by prepress technicians for external use on the company's tag-setting website (Image Ease).
• Tests IT programming used to drive the company's e-commerce website (Image Ease).
• Maintains integrity of databases used to drive tag setting.
• Assists in maintaining customer websites that work in conjunction with JHC.com.
• Creates customer proofs.
• Verifies accuracy and functionality of QRs, UPCs, and other electronic codes.
• Works with translators to ensure timely, accurate translations.
• Performs general departmental administrative tasks as assigned.
• Drafts standard operating procedures and operator work instructions as requested.
• Participates in problem-solving initiatives.
• Trains new and current employees as requested.
• Serves as a resource for both internal and external customers on use of the Image Ease website.
• Proofs products and communicates with internal and external customers via email.
• Provides backup support for other prepress operators and team members as requested.
• Performs additional job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate’s degree (AA) with a focus on English studies (journalism, etc.).
• Six to twelve months' related experience.
• Basic computer skills (internet, email, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, Adobe Acrobat).
• Excellent communication skills, including 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 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 (addition, subtraction, multiplication, 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 and foundational elements of the daily work.

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