Copy Editor

Myworkdaycenter

Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
Base: $19.38 - $36.62 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Hybrid
Edit news articles and write headlines
Coordinate with design and pagination teams
Ensure accurate and timely content delivery
Myworkdaycenter is seeking a Copy Editor to manage editing, headline writing, and article selection for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, primarily focusing on print news. The role requires strong news judgment and a collaborative approach, with responsibilities spanning across various newsroom teams

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 to meet strict deadlines and maintain effective page flow.
  • Candidates must possess excellent news judgment, assertiveness, and a strong knowledge of newspaper technology to enhance the publication's credibility.

Matching Summary

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Myworkdaycenter is seeking a Copy Editor to manage editing, headline writing, and article selection for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, primarily focusing on print news. The role requires strong news judgment and a collaborative approach, with responsibilities spanning across various newsroom teams.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

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

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 available for shift work including nights

Work Rights

Not specified

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