Seeking an experienced full-time copy editor for a prominent newsroom. Responsibilities include editing articles, social-media content, and some fact-checking, with a focus on detail, language, and accuracy.
Candidates should have at least three years’ experience, familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
The role may involve a Wednesday-Sunday schedule, including occasional late nights, early mornings, and weekends.
Salary ranges from $69,000 to $80,000, based in Washington, D.C.
Ideal qualities include obsessiveness, flexibility, collegiality, and humor.
The position emphasizes diversity and equal opportunity, with COVID-19 vaccination required for employment.