Digital News Copy Editor - Inclusive & Fast-Paced

CBC / Radio-Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Canadian broadcaster in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Copy Editor to join their team. The role involves editing news stories to ensure accuracy and balance while promoting inclusivity. The ideal candidate has strong news judgement, a university degree, and at least three years of editing experience. This is a full-time position with responsibilities spanning various media formats and requires adaptability to evolving storytelling techniques.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience editing at a print or digital publication preferred.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
• Experience packaging online news stories in compelling ways.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely editing and delivery of news stories.
• Ensure stories conform to journalistic standards and practices.
• Identify areas of improvement for storytelling and packaging.

Skills

Strong news judgement

Critical thinking

Good communication skills

Flexibility with work hours

Strong headline writer

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

A major Canadian broadcaster in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Copy Editor to join their team. The role involves editing news stories to ensure accuracy and balance while promoting inclusivity. The ideal candidate has strong news judgement, a university degree, and at least three years of editing experience. This is a full-time position with responsibilities spanning various media formats and requires adaptability to evolving storytelling techniques.