Copy Editor
About The Position
Responsibilities Edit and proofread content for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, style, clarity. Write articles for Newsmax.com, as well as Newsmax magazine Ensure consistency with house and AP style plus Newsmax-specific voice and tone. Work under tight deadlines; sometimes in live or breaking-news situations. Collaborate with reporters, writers, editors, digital producers and possibly print layout/design teams. Fact-check certain elements For digital roles: ensure content is optimized for web (headlines, subheads, keywords, formatting for CMS). May involve shifts outside standard hours (evening, weekends) Requirements & Skills Must have experience working at a news organization, preferably national. Excellent command of the English language: grammar, punctuation, syntax, readability. Knowledge of AP and the ability to apply it consistently. Ability to maintain brand/voice/tonality and understand and appreciate a conservative perspective. Ability to handle high-volume work, quick turnaround, multi-task while maintaining quality. Familiarity with print workflows and/or digital CMS/web publishing tools. Must have experience working with ChatGPT in a newsroom and in a digital news environment to create and support content. Excellent news judgement and an acute understanding of U.S. politics, foreign affairs and domestic issues. Must work in Newsmax's midtown Manhattan offices. Compensation & Benefits:
Requirements
- Must have experience working at a news organization, preferably national.
- Excellent command of the English language: grammar, punctuation, syntax, readability.
- Knowledge of AP and the ability to apply it consistently.
- Ability to maintain brand/voice/tonality and understand and appreciate a conservative perspective.
- Ability to handle high-volume work, quick turnaround, multi-task while maintaining quality.
- Familiarity with print workflows and/or digital CMS/web publishing tools.
- Must have experience working with ChatGPT in a newsroom and in a digital news environment to create and support content.
- Excellent news judgement and an acute understanding of U.S. politics, foreign affairs and domestic issues.
- Must work in Newsmax's midtown Manhattan offices.
Responsibilities
- Edit and proofread content for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, style, clarity.
- Write articles for Newsmax.com, as well as Newsmax magazine
- Ensure consistency with house and AP style plus Newsmax-specific voice and tone.
- Work under tight deadlines; sometimes in live or breaking-news situations.
- Collaborate with reporters, writers, editors, digital producers and possibly print layout/design teams.
- Fact-check certain elements
- For digital roles: ensure content is optimized for web (headlines, subheads, keywords, formatting for CMS).
- May involve shifts outside standard hours (evening, weekends)
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $60,000 to $75,000 dependent on skills and relevant experience
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Broadcasting and Content Providers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
