Department: Editorial, Production Reports to: Production Editor Location: New York, NY; Washington, DC; Los Angeles, CA or remote Terms and conditions: This position will be for three days per week, usually weekdays, on an eight-hour shift. Special shifts may be required for holidays or notable news events. The copy editor may work from the Guardian US's offices in New York, Washington DC or Los Angeles, or they may work remotely. Key responsibilities & accountabilities:
Performing the necessary tasks of copy editors in a timely manner: editing copy for spelling, grammar and style, fact-checking, evaluating language for cultural sensitivity.
Writing headlines, selecting art and writing photo captions, adding any helpful supplemental elements.
Working with reporters, desk editors and other copy editors as needed.
Ensuring Guardian house style, quality and tone are maintained.
Liaising with desk editors, writers and bureaus in the process of work on copy and in forward-planning.
Help ensure that Guardian copy, articles and homepages are inclusive of many perspectives, lived experiences and communities.
Possible work editing the Guardian US and international homepages may be required.
Key contacts & relationships (internal and external):Production Editor, Copy Editors, News Desk, Digital Editors, Reporters.
Job Requirements
About you:
Knowledge & experience:
Copy editing, editing and/or news production experience
Experience in a fast-paced news environment
Demonstrable enthusiasm for and interest in journalism
Solid news judgment
Experience and enthusiasm for editing accessible, human-centric reporting
Interest in and wide knowledge of the output of Guardian US
Experience with editing or managing homepages would be useful, though not crucial
Skills & behaviors:
Excellent copy editing skills
Commitment to the core values of quality journalism
Excellent planning and organizing skills
Excellent communication skills
High degree of comfort with technology and web-based applications
Able to edit copy quickly and accurately under pressure
Meticulous eye for detail, grammar and spelling
Flair for writing headlines and other article furniture
Appreciation of Guardian history and values
Ability to deal with the pressures associated with deadlines
Able to accept constructive criticism
Willingness to change stories/ideas at short notice