Copy Editor

Myworkdaycenter

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Base: $19.38 - $36.62 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
Shift work, including nights and occasional days as needed.
Edit news content and write headlines
Coordinate with design and pagination teams
Ensure accurate and timely page production
Myworkdaycenter is seeking a Copy Editor for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, responsible for editing and coordinating the daily print report. The position requires strong news judgment and the ability to work effectively with various newsroom teams while primarily working nights

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for editing, headline-writing, and coordinating the daily print report while ensuring content accuracy across all platforms.
  • The position requires working primarily at night with some day shifts as staffing needs dictate, emphasizing strict adherence to deadlines.
  • Candidates must possess excellent news judgment, assertiveness, and a strong knowledge of newspaper technology to enhance the publication's credibility.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Myworkdaycenter is seeking a Copy Editor for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, responsible for editing and coordinating the daily print report. The position requires strong news judgment and the ability to work effectively with various newsroom teams while primarily working nights.

Salary

Base: $19.38 - $36.62 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, life, disability, 401k, PTO, holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Edit news content and write headlines
  • Coordinate with design and pagination teams
  • Ensure accurate and timely page production
  • Work night shifts and occasional days
  • Demonstrate strong news judgment

Nice-to-have

  • Willing to take risks with presentation
  • Ability to learn from failure
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience with multi-platform reporting

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • At least one year of daily news operation experience
  • Intense college-newspaper experience considered

Work Rights

Not specified

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