Copy Chief: Lead Editor for Proofreading & Style

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

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