Copy Editor

The New Republic; Alaska; On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Republic is seeking an experienced full-time copy editor to edit The TNR Blue Book newsletter and other editorial newsletters, while supporting our current copy editor on NewRepublic.com.

The ideal candidate is a fast, careful editor with a sharp eye for detail who can pivot between newsletter production, marketing emails, and news. The hours are Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m., with a minimum salary of $66,000.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of copyediting experience.
• Experience with basic fact-checking.
• Familiarity with AP style and maintaining style guides.
• Comfort learning third-party applications and building editorial newsletters.

Responsibilities

• Edit The TNR Blue Book and other editorial newsletters.
• Support current copy editor on NewRepublic.com as needed.
• Pivot between newsletter production, marketing emails, and news.

Skills

Copy editing

AP style

Fact-checking

Newsletter production

Job description

Copy Editor

2026-08-06 The New Republic all cities, AK Description:

Copy Editor Position

The New Republic is looking for an experienced full-time copy editor to edit The TNR Blue Book, our new morning newsletter devoted to covering Democrats and progressive groups, and other editorial newsletters, while supporting our current copy editor on NewRepublic.com as needed.

The ideal candidate is a fast, careful editor with a sharp eye for detail who can seamlessly pivot between newsletter production, marketing emails, and news. The candidate should be organized and know how to prioritize assignments and manage their schedule.

Additional requirements:

• At least seven years of copyediting experience, preferably at a news website or magazine.
• Experience with basic fact-checking.
• Familiarity with AP style and the ability to help maintain TNR's style guide while designing effective systems to update staff of both house and AP style changes.
• Comfort learning third-party applications, building editorial newsletters, and managing newsletter production and distribution to subscribers.

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This is a full-time position. Please note the unique hours: Because The TNR Blue Book goes out early to subscribers and some fresh content is produced in the early morning, the hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m. The minimum salary for this role is $66,000.

The position is covered by the collective-bargaining agreement between The New Republic and The NewsGuild of New York, CWA Local 31003, AFL-CIO.

The New Republic is committed to diversity and encourages members of underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, people with criminal records, veterans, and people with disabilities.