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Job Description
NBC News is hiring a full-time weekend copy editor for its digital team, focused on journalism published on nbcnews.com. The candidate should have experience with an established news operation – a newspaper, magazine or website – with a proven ability to uphold quality and accuracy. The person must be able to work quickly and efficiently on news articles and breaking blog posts on tight deadlines, fixing errors of spelling, grammar, syntax and style.
The person should also help reporters and story editors check facts, smooth awkward language, improve copy and identify and fix issues of structure, clarity, tone and logic. Experience in writing outstanding ledes, nut grafs and headlines is essential; familiarity with the AP stylebook is preferred.
This editor will work 10-hour days, four days a week: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The shift will begin in the late morning to early afternoon. Exact hours to be determined. This position reports to the lead copy editor for NBC News Digital and may involve managing another copy editor.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $95,000 – $120,000
Qualifications
- Must have the desire to work in a creative, demanding and competitive environment.
- Must have a working knowledge of digital media technology, particularly content-management tools and communicating within the office, primarily through Slack.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant working experience
- At least five plus years working at a major newspaper, magazine or news website.
- Demonstrated experience in helping writers and editors improve and tighten copy.
Additional Requirements:
- Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
Additional Information
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