City Cast DC, Copy Editor (Part-time, Contract)

City Cast • Washington, DC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

City Cast DC is hiring a sharp, meticulous copy editor to join our team on a part-time contract basis, for a 5 month contract. You'll be the last set of eyes on everything we publish — newsletters, articles, social posts and everything in between — making sure our work is clean, consistent and ready for our audience.

Requirements

• Experience in copy editing, journalism, or a related field
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong news judgment
• A knack for headlines: punchy, precise, and on-brand
• Highly organized and reliable under deadline pressure
• Easy to work with – you give good notes and take them too
• Must be local

Responsibilities

• Serve as the final read on all City Cast DC content before publication
• Catch errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation and style
• Fact-check stories, spot inconsistencies, and ensure stories are clear, concise and fair
• Write and refine headlines that are sharp, accurate and fit our voice
• Smooth sentences without losing the writer's voice
• Work closely with reporters and editors in a collaborative environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed