Proofreader – National Geographic Books

工作 ID 10163218 地點華盛頓州, 華盛頓州, 美國 有意工作的公司 Disney Publishing Worldwide 日期已公佈 Nov. 03, 2026 此職位倡議遙距工作模式，即表示員工將會持續遙距工作，公司不會在指定地點為其分配工作間。

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Proofreader – National Geographic Books

At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives! From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world!

This is a Recurring position with off-site, variable hours - usually 10 to 20 hours per week, with the possibility of more work during busy periods. If selected, you will report to the Manager, Production Editorial.

What You Will Do

National Geographic Books is seeking a proofreader to proofread nonfiction titles for adult readers on an ongoing project-by-project basis. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and self-motivated and will possess excellent follow-up skills. 

Key Accountabilities 

Performs proofreading (history, travel, nature, photography, space, science, health, biography/memoir, cookbooks, atlases) at all book stages

Compares Word documents to PDFs and checks that changes and corrections have been executed as requested

Reviews book layouts for consistency in type and design treatment across chapters

Copyedits short excerpts of new material as needed (e.g., captions, replacement copy)

Please note that this position does not come with guaranteed hours; work is assigned on a project-by-project basis, as needed

Requirements: 

Three years’ experience as a proofreader, preferably with experience in adult trade publishing

Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently

College-level understanding of literature, grammar, style, and spelling

Meticulous attention to detail

Capable of working under very tight deadlines, sometimes on short notice

Ability to work with digital documents, using Word and Adobe software

Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style 18th edition and comfort working with a house style and individual book and series guidelines and nomenclature

Experience working on cookbooks, atlases, and travel guides a plus

Availability on weekdays, during business hours

Our Benefits: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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PAY TRANSPARENCY

The pay rate for this remote role is $30 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

This position is with National Geographic Partners PAY SVC, which is part of a business we call Disney Publishing Worldwide.

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National Geographic Partners PAY SVC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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