Copy Editor (US)
About The Position
Jerusalem News Syndicate (JNS), the fastest-growing news agency covering Israel and the Jewish world, is seeking a full-time Copy Editor to join our editorial team. This is a fully remote role open to anyone in the United States. The ideal candidate will have experience in copy editing for English news publication, a strong understanding of the US/Israel political landscape, and a commitment to our mission. This role requires sharp attention to detail, excellent writing and editing skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced news environment. Responsibilities include proofreading, copyediting, and publishing content via WordPress, covering opinion pieces, news articles, and press releases. The Copy Editor will also participate in editorial meetings and collaborate with supervisors to ensure the highest editorial standards.
Requirements
- 2+ years of copyediting experience at news/media publications, with expertise in US/Israel political issues, Jewish topics, and online publishing.
- Native English speaker.
- Solid understanding of the Israel/US political landscape and Global/American Jewish communities.
- Proficiency in WordPress and related content-management tools.
- Strong editorial background with excellent proofreading, communication, and adherence to style guides.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
- Must reside and be eligible to legally work in the US.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in fact-checking and plagiarism detection is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Proofread and copyedit a continuous stream of opinion pieces, briefs, news and feature articles, press releases, and aggregated content about Israel and the Jewish world to a consistent high quality in a timely manner.
- Flag and correct factual errors and inconsistencies, including verifying names, dates, statistics, quotes, and links, including following up with writers when information is unclear or unverifiable.
- Check for plagiarism as needed for each story.
- Edit headlines, subheads, and photo captions to improve clarity and accuracy.
- Ensure that all texts conform to JNS editorial standards and abide by the highest quality.
- Publishing finished articles to the CMS.
- Update the website as needed (i.e. uploading breaking news items).
Benefits
- Work in an innovative and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
