Copy Editor

Myworkdaycenter

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Base: $19.38 - $36.62 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Hybrid (primarily nights with some day shifts as required)
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, focusing on editing, headline writing, and coordinating print content with an emphasis on news. The ideal candidate will work primarily nights and must possess strong news judgment, editing skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a newsroom environment

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for editing, headline-writing, and coordinating the daily print report while ensuring content accuracy across all platforms.
  • Candidates must be assertive, flexible, and organized with intense college-newspaper experience or at least a year in a daily news operation.
  • The position offers an hourly wage range of $19.38 - $36.62 along with medical, dental, life insurance, and 401k benefits.

Matching Summary

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Myworkdaycenter is seeking a Copy Editor for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, focusing on editing, headline writing, and coordinating print content with an emphasis on news. The ideal candidate will work primarily nights and must possess strong news judgment, editing skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a newsroom environment.

Salary

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

  • Willingness to take risks with presentation
  • Ability to learn from failure
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience with multi-platform reporting
  • Strategic thinking for business imperatives

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • At least one year of daily news operation experience
  • Intense college-newspaper experience considered
  • Must be willing to work night shifts

Work Rights

Not specified

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