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Editor - Magic Cards & Sets

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!

Are you a skilled Editor with a passion for Magic:The Gathering?

We are seeking an experienced Magic TCG Editor to defend card sets and other collateral assets from the forces of bad grammar, graphical error, substandard card templating, and factual inaccuracy.

What you'll do

• Lead editing for new Magic card sets, and review and approve proofs for print
• Ensure that all text elements of projects meet Magic’s quality standards for templating, grammar, punctuation, factual accuracy, clarity, audience, tone, art/text consistency, and layout
• Facilitate communication between writers and other team members to define project goals and content. Perform significant developmental editing
• Coordinate with production to ensure that product specifications are accurately represented in external- and internal-facing documents
• Manage multiple project timelines simultaneously

What you'll bring

• Experience as a paid Copy Editor or Technical Writer required
• 1 + years of experience playing Magic:The Gathering required
• Solid understanding of current and historical Magic cards and rules
• Ability to convey sophisticated subject matter clearly and precisely
• Strong proofreading, attention to detail, flexibility, and multitasking skills
• Proficient with MS Office applications (particularly Word and Excel), Adobe Acrobat and InDesign
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people

Bonus modifiers

The following experiences are helpful & may accelerate impact, but are not required. Our interviews will focus on aptitude and ability to learn on the job.

• Degree in Publishing, Communications, English, or equivalent. Engineering or the sciences are also desirable if taken in conjunction with writing-intensive coursework
• 6 + months as a certified DCI judge
• Familiarity with tournament-level Magic play
• Familiarity with proofreading product packaging
• Familiarity with localization issues

We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.