Orange Circle Studio/ Studio Oh!, A Gift and Stationery products developer and wholesaler located in Irvine, is now seeking a qualified Associate Editor to support our dynamic growth.
The successful candidate will possess a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and a high level of commitment to their work. This is a wonderful opportunity for an individual looking to work alongside a tight-knit group within a creative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
· Copyedit and proof planners, calendars, gift products, websites, sell sheets, catalogs, and other sales and marketing materials.
· Assign projects to freelance editors, monitor their deadlines, answer questions, and transfer their corrections and comments to internal proofs.
· Manage and track the creation of the master grids for planners and calendars; ensure they are free from editorial errors, include the correct components, and are completed on schedule.
· Proof factory PDFs, digital proofs, pre-production samples, and/or advances for all products, including reprints.
· Perform administrative and clerical duties as assigned.
General Responsibilities:
· Follow editorial style guides, procedures, protocols, standards, and SOPs.
· Update editorial schedules and spreadsheets as needed.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
· Help write pitches, product profile briefs, catalog and website copy as assigned.
· Research products and consumer trends in the gift/stationery and calendar/planner markets to identify product development opportunities.
· Keep up on trends and pop culture events and contribute proactively during brainstorms and product development meetings.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- 4-year degree from accredited college or university, preferably in English, journalism, or a similar field
- Strong research, writing, and grammatical skills
- An exceptional attention to detail with a keen ability to identify mistakes and clearly communicate changes
- Ability to collaborate within Editorial team and with other departments
- Digital proficiency including familiarity with a variety of products and apps (Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Sharepoint; Adobe Acrobat; Google Docs; and so on)
- Ability to consistently meet tight, overlapping deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of editorial experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,000.00 - $51,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Irvine, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person