Copy Chief

Newsletter Jobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Criterion is seeking a copy chief reporting to the managing editor and working with the editorial production manager to oversee day-to-day copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking for Criterion home-video editions, essays, and related materials. You will supervise a copy desk of staff and freelancers and maintain the house style.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience managing a copy desk, strong copyediting and fact-checking skills, and solid knowledge of the Chicago Manual of

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience managing a copy desk.
• Experience copyediting and fact-checking.
• Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking.
• Supervise a copy desk of staff and freelancers.
• Approve copy changes on proofs and maintain the house style.
• Coordinate with editors to standardize style across materials.

Skills

Copyediting

Fact-checking

Proofreading

Chicago Manual of Style

Deadline management

Editorial collaboration

Job description

Reporting to the managing editor and also working closely with the editorial production manager, the copy chief will manage day-to-day copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking needs primarily for Criterion home-video editions, encompassing release packaging, essays, archival reprints, press materials, and newsletter communications, among other materials. In addition to supervising a copy desk that includes a mix of staffers and freelancers, the copy chief will perform copy reads and ensure consistency by approving copy changes on proofs, maintaining the house style sheet, and conferring with other editors to help standardize points of style across diverse materials relating to Criterion home-video editions, Janus Films, the Criterion Channel, Criterion.com, and other areas of the company. The copy chief will also assist in making late corrections, checking final changes, and approving materials for sending to the printer.

We are looking for someone with at least two to three years of experience managing a copy desk; many years’ experience copyediting, with some experience in fact-checking and knowledge of fact-checking best practices; general familiarity with the various stages of printed-material production; proficiency with the Chicago Manual of Style; an exceptionally keen eye for visual and textual detail; and the ability to balance multiple overlapping deadlines in a fast-paced (and often fast-changing) editorial environment. Applicants should also be passionate about contemporary and classic film.

A copyediting test will be required. Salary range is $80,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience. And the copy chief will be expected to work four days of the week in our New York City office.

Our goal at Criterion is to be an inclusive, diverse workplace. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all to apply.