Student Copy Editor

Associated Students • Long Beach, CA

3d • $0 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Copy Editor is responsible for editing and the correction of content supplied by editors, staff, and contributing writers for in print and online publication. The Student Copy Editor checks content for errors, whether they be factual or grammatical, and for fabrication.

Requirements

• Must have at least one year of journalism-related or copy-editing experience.
• Must be enrolled in a related discipline (Journalism, Communications, English, etc.).
• Must be a current and active CSULB student enrolled in a minimum of 6 units.
• Basic understanding of the intricacies and legalities of publishing such as grammar, punctuation, writing technique/ styles, slander, libel etc.
• Expertise and experience in AP style and journalistic writing, including feature and news style format.

Nice To Haves

• Previous volunteer experience with 22 West Media preferred.

Responsibilities

• Returning edited content to editors in a timely manner for in print and online publication.
• Identifying and correcting punctuation, grammatical, citation and factual errors in any received content.
• Providing final edits to the already edited content provided by page section editors.
• Reviewing, researching, and identifying plagiarism and fabricated details as well as reporting it to the Student Managing Editor and Student Editor-in-Chief if found.
• Having working knowledge of grammar rules and the AP Style Guide and 22 West Media Style Guide.
• Attending all department and company meetings, as well as participating in company events.
• Attending the biweekly staff meeting.
• Preparing any report for the 22 West Student Leads meeting.
• Other duties as assigned, reasonably within the scope of the job.

What This Job Offers

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