About This Role
This part-time copy editor role involves editing and producing nearly everything the Guardian US publishes, from breaking news to social media posts to podcast pages. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of a smaller subset within the copy desk, focusing on weekend shifts and preparing articles to run over the weekend. The role requires excellent news judgment, multi-tasking, and clear communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Copy edit a wide variety of stories: breaking news, US politics, international news, culture pieces, wellness articles, analysis, investigations, features and more
- Ensure all copy follows Guardian style and is free of spelling and grammatical errors
- Communicate with desk editors and reporters if any questions arise when editing copy
- Communicate with weekend editors and copy desk colleagues about workload and work together to prioritize which tasks need to be completed first
- Liaise with digital editors on any coverage that might be needed for editing homepages or live blogs, and sending mobile app alerts
- Work with the visuals and audience desks to guarantee that stories have the needed artwork and that they’ve followed best practices for SEO optimization
- Occasionally edit the Guardian US homepage and send mobile alerts
- Edit live blogs
- Keep tabs on when stories are coming in and when they need to be published
- Consider the best ways to frame stories for Guardian readers
Requirements
- Experience in breaking news environments
- The ability to maintain calm
Important Details
- Schedule: three days per week, usually weekdays, on an eight-hour shift; special shifts may be required for holidays or notable news events; Thursday through Saturday schedule, usually 9am-5pm PT on Saturday
- Locations: New York, NY; Washington, DC; Los Angeles, CA or remote
About the Company
The Guardian is a global news organization that delivers fearless, independent journalism. Headquartered in New York City, Guardian US is an entirely digital operation that seeks to engage US readers by combining the Guardian's international coverage with US voices and expertise. Core coverage areas include US politics, technology, the climate emergency, economic and racial inequality, health, sports, culture, and more. Guardian US launched in 2011 and has bureaus in New York, Washington DC, New Orleans, and Los Angeles. The Guardian is an independently owned, mission-driven organization funded by readers around the globe.
